About the Position Ready to help power the future of energy while building your project management career? As an Associate Project Manager, you'll support a diverse portfolio of projects that help modernize National Grid's electric system across New England. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and gain exposure to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, construction, quality reviews, and change management while helping deliver critical infrastructure that powers our communities.
Through mentorship from experienced project leaders, you'll build skills across every stage of project delivery and develop a strong foundation in project management. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise, take on meaningful challenges, and make an impact through projects that power communities across New England.
What You'll Do - Monitor project budgets, schedules, and key milestones to support successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand project needs, build strong relationships, and support positive project outcomes.
- Support permitting activities and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements.
- Communicate project updates, risks, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders through regular reporting and project coordination activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to support project planning, engineering, scheduling, cost estimating, risk management, resource planning, and project execution.
- Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory reporting requirements.
- Support major storm response efforts across New England when needed.
What You'll Need to Apply - Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited institution. Preferably in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, and leaders in a professional environment.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning.
- 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)
It would be awesome if you had- Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or work experience related to construction, infrastructure, utilities, or energy.
- Experience using project management or scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
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 $84,000 to $99,000, 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 InformationSalary Range
Worcester, Northboro, or Waltham, Massachusetts $84,000 - $99,000 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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