Summer 2027 Intern Program: Workforce Development & Strategy - Waltham, MA

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 New England Strategic Workforce Development team in Waltham, MA.

Our New England Strategic Workforce Development team is responsible for building and supporting talent pipelines that help ensure National Grid has a workforce with a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives that is prepared for the future. This team helps to develops and manages workforce development programs, including internships, community partnerships, educational outreach initiatives, and other early-career pathways that introduce students and job seekers to careers in the energy industry. Through these programs, they help to strengthen National Grid's workforce and supports the company's long-term strategic objectives and energy transition goals.

As a Gridtern, you will gain hands-on experience in supporting the Summer High School Internship Program and helping deliver a meaningful experience for student interns. You may support with onboarding and communications, coordinate program activities, help plan workshops, networking events, and site visits, and work closely with our high school interns, supervisors, and internal stakeholders. You'll use your communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while managing priorities, collaborating with others, and using tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. By the end of the summer, you will have strengthened your skills in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development.

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

• 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 a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Impact, 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.

• 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

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.

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?