Summer 2026 Intern Program: Distribution Planning and Asset Management (Central NY)
 National Grid | |
$20.00 - $29.00 an hour
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 United States, New York, North Syracuse | |
 Feb 26, 2026 | |
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Find what makes you Superpowered. Become a Gridtern. 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! What You'll Do
Our Distribution Planning & Asset Management team is responsible for developing recommendations for necessary modifications and improvements to sub-transmission and distribution facilities. This work is crucial for enhancing the system's resilience against adverse weather and modernizing the grid to meet future capacity demands while addressing increasing customer service expectations. The team aims to achieve these objectives in a cost-effective manner that optimizes existing systems and minimizes environmental impacts. As a Gridtern, you will assist with system analysis and reviews for both short-term and long-term planning studies, which may include evaluating customer load requests, generation interconnection requests, long-term load forecasting, ratings evaluation, and more. You will be based in Syracuse, NY, working in a Hybrid format for the summer. You must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period. What You'll Need
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. More Information Salary Range $20.00 - $29.00 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 Sunday, March 8, 2026. 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. | |