Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Transmission Planning
National Grid · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Full-time · Entry
- $101K–$119K per year
Associate Engineer in the Transmission Planning team supporting studies and analyses to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity across New England.
Compensation
Competitive salary ranging from $101,000 to $119,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Conduct transmission planning studies to evaluate system reliability
- Assess new transmission, generation, and load interconnection requests
- Develop and maintain power system models and perform analyses related to power flow, system stability, voltage performance, and short-circuit conditions
- Partner with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate transmission system needs and support long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions
- Communicate technical findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and discussions with internal stakeholders and regional industry organizations
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution
- Nice to have: Leadership experience
- Nice to have: Student organization involvement
- Nice to have: Research projects
- Nice to have: Design teams