Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Gas Asset & Design Engineering

Are you ready to step into the world of gas planning and design? As an Associate Engineer, you’ll support senior engineers and contribute to projects that help National Grid manage critical gas assets. Our team is focused on maintaining and enhancing gas infrastructure through risk assessment of existing assets, gas main design, and strategic initiatives involving pressure regulating facilities, pipeline heaters, and automation technologies across Massachusetts.

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of engineering projects early in your career. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, participate in both office and field-based work, and build a strong foundation in engineering, asset management, and utility operations while helping deliver safe and reliable gas services to our customers.

In this role, you'll support a variety of engineering initiatives that help maintain safe and reliable gas infrastructure while building technical expertise in gas planning, design, and asset management.

• Risk Management: Identify and help address risks associated with gas assets, including pressure regulating facilities, transmission assets, and LNG infrastructure.
• Asset Planning: Support the development of technical asset plans that inform maintenance and capital investment decisions and help ensure the long-term reliability of our gas network.
• Business Case and Design Development: Translate gas infrastructure needs into business cases, budgets, and proposed designs to support planning and capital investment efforts.
• Field & Site Assessments: Participate in field investigations, evaluate existing asset conditions, assess potential infrastructure solutions, and support construction reviews.
• Project
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with project engineers and other team members to maintain a reliable network and ensure potential hazards are managed safely and effectively.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to a wide range of engineering projects while building knowledge of gas systems, utility operations, asset management, and infrastructure planning.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering 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)

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to engineering, utilities, infrastructure, asset management, or design.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam with the long-term goal of completing the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.

• 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 $85,000 to $101,000
  , plus a comprehensive benefits package

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of…