Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

Are you ready to start your electrical engineering career and help shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer in Electrical Planning and Design, you'll support projects that help keep electric service safe, reliable, and ready for what's next.

This entry-level opportunity is part of National Grid's Electric Engineering and Asset Management organization. Your specific placement will be determined based on business needs, your interests, and your qualifications. Potential focus areas include electrical design, protection and controls, telecommunications, system planning, engineering standards, work methods, and asset management.

You'll work with experienced engineers and collaborate with teams across engineering, operations, construction, asset management, and external partners. This is a great opportunity to build technical skills, work on real-world electric infrastructure projects, and gain a broad understanding of how the electric system is planned, designed, and maintained.

This role can be based in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo, NY. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required based on business needs. Off-hours engineering and operations support may also be required during emergency events.

• Support the development and maintenance of engineering standards, design practices, and work methods for transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, protection, and controls.
• Perform or assist with transmission and distribution planning, protection, and system studies, including data collection, analysis, calculations, and documentation.
• Support the design of electrical systems and technical solutions by preparing engineering deliverables for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Assist with asset management activities for transmission and distribution equipment, including evaluating equipment condition, performance, and replacement needs.
• Work with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to understand requirements, coordinate technical information, and support project delivery.
• Apply engineering principles to tasks of varying complexity while following applicable safety requirements, industry standards, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Organize project tasks, information, and resources to help ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
• Build your technical and professional skills through hands-on project work, mentorship, training, and opportunities to support engineering and operations during emergency events.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program at an accredited institution
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization)
• Foundational knowledge of electrical systems, engineering principles, industry standards, safety requirements, and electrical design codes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with teams at different levels of the organization.

• Internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, or work experience involving power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, protection and controls, telecommunications, system planning, or asset management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Access.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, particularly for candidates with fewer than four years of professional experience.

• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to accelerate your career growth
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop lasting industry connections
• Meaningful work and real-world experience that provide a strong foundation for a long-term career at National Grid
• Competitive salary ranging from $91,000 to $106,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Financial support for your future through up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement benefits of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies
• The opportunity to support the planning, design, and long-term performance of the electric system serving communities across Upstate New York.
• The opportunity to explore different areas of electrical engineering while building a strong foundation for your career in the energy industry.

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we'll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one - putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you'll begin working in the full-time position outlined below and take part in robust in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year. This includes monthly development sessions, active mentorship, and an intensive and immersive "Hackathon Project" where you "hack" a real-world National Grid problem.

National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?