Find what makes you Superpowered. Become a Gridtern.  

As we help clear the path to a greener future, we need to ensure our people continue to power our progress. The world of energy is changing faster than ever!  

Our Gridtern Program provides current college students the ability to gain practical experience within the energy industry. Your summer will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking opportunities, community involvement, and most importantly, have fun!   

What You’ll Do 

 

Our Operations Customer Project Management team ensures the timely delivery of complex electric customer projects by applying robust end-to-end project management, and by effectively managing expectations, communications, and relationships between customers and internal teams. The team supports National Grid’s mission by increasing customer satisfaction and reducing project completion cycle times. 

As a Gridtern, you will assist in planning and coordinating project activities, tracking milestones, and supporting communications with customers and internal stakeholders. You will also contribute to process improvements aimed at shortening delivery times and enhancing overall project efficiency. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end management of electric customer projects. 

During the summer, you will participate in weekly 1:1s with your manager, join the Weekly Team Hub calls, and attend customer and project site meetings. You will analyze data and existing processes to identify opportunities for improvement, undertake a mix of self-driven project assignments and assistance to Project Managers with day-to-day tasks, help manage electric customer-driven project work, and investigate process-improvement requests, developing tools and dashboards to enhance project management and impact tracking. This role also provides opportunities to network with other departments within National Grid. 

You will be based in Leeds, MA working in a Hybrid format for the summer. You must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period. 

What You'll Need

• Availability to start on the program start date, June 15, 2026, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer 
• Must be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2026 semester 
• Pursuing an Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Any Engineering, Environmental Studies, Clean Energy, 
  Data Analytics,  Computer Sciences, Project Management/Construction Management, Business or related fields. 
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age  
• Possess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT) 

About Us

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders.  

We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all.  

National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger.  

So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered. 

More Information

Salary Range  

$19.00 - $33.00 an hour 

Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements. 

Please note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.  

Applications close on Sunday, March 8, 2026. 

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144. National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.