Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

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 National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in full-time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

About the Position

Are you ready to make a difference? As an Associate Engineer, you’ll be part of a dynamic team supporting power plant operations that provide energy to over 1.4 million people! You’ll gain valuable exposure to various systems, including electrical, mechanical controls, and computer automation systems, while working on projects that are crucial for keeping the power on. Plus, you’ll participate in a mentorship program that offers fantastic insights into other plants and generation assets, helping you build a diverse network and enhance your learning.

This is an on-site role (5 days a week) supporting the various power generation sites within our system on Long Island.

What You’ll Do

You’ll have the opportunity to learn and support many areas in power plant operations, including:

- Project Support: Assist in the planning, execution, initial in-service period, and post-outage report/recommendations for turbine/generator overhauls and boiler projects.

- Worklist Development: Create a steam or gas turbine and generator overhaul worklist based on operational history, maintenance requests, and OEM technical literature.

- Technical Review: Review technical specifications and documents for constructability to ensure project feasibility.

- Collaboration: Interface with other company departments, external contractors, and vendors to support plant operations and maintenance.

- Contract Administration: Manage contracts with vendors and contractors to ensure compliance and performance.

- Policy Administration: Uphold Company Policies and Procedures at both the supervisory and contract levels.

What You’ll Need

- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineering.

- Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026

- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026

- 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

- Previous experience with Maximo or P6 Planning.

- Previous experience with field or mechanical work.

- Previous experience with power generation.

At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

More Information

Salary Range

Hicksville, NY $102,000 - $115,000 a year

You must reside within our existing footprint, which includes contiguous states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Our hybrid working approach applies to all colleagues who have a role which has the flexibility to be done hybrid across the National Grid group. Operational requirements mean that not all roles are suitable for hybrid working. Managers are responsible for determining whether a role is conducive to hybrid working. A hybrid worker should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to their assigned primary office.

Applications close on November 16, 2025.

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