About the Position Ready to launch your engineering career? As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you'll support electric substation projects across New England, helping develop conceptual solutions, evaluate project feasibility, and contribute to scope development for both small- and large-scale projects.
You'll join National Grid's Option Solution Engineering (OSE) team, which assesses the feasibility of proposed solutions and develops conceptual cost estimates for substation, transmission, and customer-driven projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders while building your expertise in power systems engineering and electric utility infrastructure.
What You'll Do - Help shape solutions for electric substation and transmission line projects across New England.
- Evaluate project options and support feasibility assessments, conceptual designs, and cost estimates.
- Contribute to projects involving both existing substation upgrades and new infrastructure development.
- Partner with engineers, planners, project managers, and other stakeholders to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Use engineering standards, GIS tools, technical drawings, and data to support project planning and scope development.
- Participate in site visits and gain firsthand exposure to the planning and development of critical electric infrastructure.
What You'll Need to Apply- Bachelor or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree from 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)
It would be awesome if you had - Exposure to power systems through coursework, projects, research, or internships.
- Internship or co-op experience with a utility or energy company.
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 InformationSalary Range
Northboro, 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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