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. 

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

As an Associate Supervisor, you will provide support for the supervision of a team ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of facilities. In this role, you will effectively and efficiently accomplish tasks in line with departmental and National Grid requirements. As part of the Internal & External Capital Delivery team, you will work with construction managers, project managers, and field crews, to solve problems in the field related to transmission, overhead, and underground lines and substations.

 

This is an on-site role based in Massachusetts with travel to local site visits.

What You’ll Do

You will support the delivery of safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses.

 

You will:

Drive performance of diverse staff including issues relating to sickness, discipline, and poor standards of work to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and effectively. Assist with inspections and Quality Assurance regarding contractor or internal employee activities to ensure compliance to Company specifications, practices, standards, operating procedures, policies, and contract documents. Identify and document any safety or environmental incidents or near misses and ensure root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented. Prior to construction participate in a contractor orientation or pre-construction meeting and maintain documentation as specified in the Pre-Construction Meeting Guidelines within the Safety Policy and Procedures. Ensure completion and accuracy of all required forms, records, reports, and support documentation associated with projects. What You'll Need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and Project Management is preferred from an accredited institution     

Graduated between May 2024 and June 2025 

Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 2, 2025 or July 7, 2025  

Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy 

Applicants for the Graduate Development Program must have 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) 

More Information

Salary Range
Waltham, Massachusetts $77,000 - $90,000 a year

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 Sunday, October 13th

 

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.

 

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

 

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.