Summer 2026 Intern Program: Engineering, Environmental Science Majors (Braintree/Dorchester, MA)

Find what makes you Superpowered. Be part of something big: your future starts now!

As we help clear the path to a greener future, we need to ensure our people continue to power our progress. The world of energy is changing faster than ever!

Our Gridtern Program provides current college students the ability to gain practical experience within the energy industry. Your summer will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking opportunities, community involvement, and most importantly, have fun!

Intern responsibilities will vary based upon your area of interest and department placement. Applying to this opportunity confirms your interest in being considered for one or more of the departments below for summer 2026:

Available Roles

Instrumentation & Regulation (Braintree, MA)

Our Instrumentation & Regulation (I&R) team collaborates with field operations personnel to ensure the safe and reliable installation, operation and maintenance of pressure regulators, instrument systems and gas conditioning equipment.

As a Gridtern this summer, you will work on various projects related to Pressure Regulation, Instrumentation, and Odorization. In Pressure Regulation, you will participate in the annual regulator station inspection, learn to rebuild key regulators, and attend relevant training sessions. In Instrumentation, you will calibrate transmitters, load and install Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and gain insights into remote control applications. For Odorization, you will conduct tests with technicians, attend training, and learn about heating systems. You will also spend time with key departments, including Commercial Point, Gas Control, as well as with SCADA Support, while collaborating with Cape Technicians and the Construction team. Additionally, you will contribute to projects by inputting inspections and maintaining daily records. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field.

LNG Operations MA South (Dorchester, MA)

Our LNG Operations team is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the LNG MA South facilities, ensuring the reliable and safe delivery of natural gas during peak demand periods or as a backup during supply disruptions. This team operates and maintains the vaporization and vapor recovery systems, which are crucial for supplying the gas network. They oversee a variety of maintenance tasks, including servicing equipment, testing safety and control systems, and managing capital investment projects.

As a Gridtern, you will spend a significant amount of time shadowing the site's supervision, gaining insights into the plant's maintenance activities and project work. Additionally, you will undertake focused assignments, such as identifying and inventorying the site's critical spare parts and updating and improving the tagging of piping and valves. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in LNG operations and a deeper understanding of the processes that ensure the safe and efficient delivery of natural gas.

What You’ll Need

- Availability to start on the program start date, June 15, 2026, 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 2026 semester

- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

- Majoring in: All Engineering disciplines, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, Business Management or Energy Management

- 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)

- Some Gridtern positions will require a valid US Driver’s license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy. This qualification will be specified in the department specific Gridtern role(s) descriptions at point of interview

About Us

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.

Salary Range

$23.00-$33.00 an hour

Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements.

Please note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.

Applications close on November 16th 2025

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.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.