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Summer 2027 Intern Program: Gas Resource Planning - Waltham, MA

National Grid
$20.00 -$24.00 an hour
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
Nov 09, 2026

Our Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry.

This posting represents a specific internship opportunity supporting the Gas Resource Planning team in Waltham, MA.

What You'll Do

Our Gas Resource Planning team is responsible for planning and coordinating non-complex construction work from initial planning through field completion. This team develops and manages rolling work plans, forecasts program activity at the job level, and works with stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule. They also create reports, dashboards, presentations, and other visual tools that communicate progress and provide visibility into work performance. Through this work, the team supports informed decision-making and the successful delivery of projects that help provide safe, reliable service to our customers.

As a Gridtern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside our Gas Resource Planning Program Managers to learn how hundreds of construction projects are planned, forecasted, and delivered across National Grid's service territories. You may use tools such as Power BI and Excel to analyze project data, develop reports and dashboards, and create visual summaries that help tell the story of project progress to stakeholders ranging from leadership teams to field operations. You'll also assist with gathering and tracking job-level information, including costs, units, schedules, and project status updates, while supporting work planning and forecasting activities. By the end of the summer, you will have strengthened your skills in strategic planning, forecasting, stakeholder communication, data analytics, dashboard development, and program management.

You will be based in Waltham, MA and must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period.

What You'll Need to Apply
  • Availability to start on the program start date, Monday, May 24, 2027, 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 2027 semester
  • Pursuing an Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Resource Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 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)
  • Valid US Driver's license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
What You'll Get in Return
  • Gain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge to meaningful work
  • Explore career opportunities and build your understanding of the energy industry
  • Connect with professionals across National Grid and expand your network
  • Receive personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your internship
  • Develop the confidence, skills, and experience needed to launch your career
  • An hourly wage based on your major, degree type, and class year
About the Intern Program

Your summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.

You'll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career.

About National Grid

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?

More Information

Salary Range
$20.00 -$24.00 an hour

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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 Tuesday, December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged.

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