About the PositionInterested in helping shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer on the Transmission Planning Modeling team, you'll help develop and maintain the power system models used to evaluate grid reliability, support generation interconnections, and plan future transmission investments across New England. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience in power system modeling, transmission planning, and electric grid operations while contributing to studies that help ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient energy network.
What You'll Do- Develop and maintain transmission planning models used to evaluate system reliability and future grid needs.
- Update planning cases to reflect transmission projects, generation interconnections, load forecast changes, and system modifications.
- Perform model validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure planning data accurately represents the transmission system.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and asset management teams to gather, verify, and maintain system information.
- Support transmission planning studies, including power flow, short-circuit, and system performance analyses.
- Assist with regional planning activities, planning case documentation, and compliance with industry reliability standards.
What You'll Need to Apply- Bachelor or Master's in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience related to power systems engineering.
- Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027
- 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)
It would be awesome if you had - Exposure to power system modeling or analysis software through coursework, research, internships, or projects.
- Experience working with technical data sets and presenting findings or recommendations.
What You'll Get in Return- 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 $101,000 to $119,000, 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
More InformationWaltham, Massachusetts $101,000 - $119,000 a year
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.
Please note US Colleagues must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. As a National Grid employee, you should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.
Applications close on
December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Early application is encouraged.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.
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