Summer 2026 Intern Program: Digital Substation Standards Support (Northboro, MA, US, 01532) - Full-time / Part-time
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$23 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Northboro, Massachusetts |
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pspanAs 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! /spanspan /span/p
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pspanOur /spana href="https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/usa/early-careers?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"spanGridtern Program /span/aspanprovides current college students the ability to gain practical experience within the energy industry. Your summer will begin on /spanspanMonday, June 15, 2026/spanspan, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking opportunities, community involvement, and most importantly, have fun! /spanspan /spanspan /span/p
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pspanOur Digital Substation Standards amp; Support team is responsible for the capital project delivery of digital substations, the development of IEC 61850-related protection and control standards, and providing support and training for our engineering, operations, and other departments. This team plays a crucial role in advancing the Company's vision of developing intelligent transmission and distribution networks while promoting the adoption of digital infrastructure./spanspan /span/p
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pspanAs a Gridtern in the Digital Substation Standards amp; Support group, you will engage in equipment testing in the laboratory and support the development of IEC 61850 protection and control standards. Your responsibilities will also include computer programming, technical writing, and assisting with various project engineering tasks. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in digital substations and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that enhance the efficiency and reliability of our energy infrastructure./spanspan /span/p
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pspanYou will be based in Northboro, MA working in a Hybrid format for the summer. You must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period./spanspan /span/p
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lispanspanAvailability to start on /spanspanthe /spanspanprogram start date, /span/spanspanJune 15, 2026,/spanspanspan and work full-time (/spanspan40 hours/spanspan a week) /spanspanfor the duration/spanspan of the summer/span/span /li
lispanMust be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2026 semester/span /li
lispanspanPursuing /spanspanan/spanspan /spanspanAssociates, /spanspanBachelor’s, or /spanspanMaster’s/spanspan degree/spanspan in/spanspan Electrical or Computer Engineering/span/span /li
lispanspanHave a/spanspanccumulated 18 or more credits and be /spanspanat least /spanspan18 years of age /span/span /li
lispanPossess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT amp; OPT)/span /li
lispanValid US Driver’s license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy./spanspan /span/li
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pspanThe 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. /spanspan /span/p
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pspanWe’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. /spanspan /span/p
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pspanNational 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. /spanspan /span/p
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pstrongspanSo join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered/spanspan./spanspan /span/strong/p
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pspanCandidates 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./spanspan /span/p
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pspanPlease 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. /spanspan /span/p
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pstrongspanApplications close on Sunday, March 8, 2026./spanspan /span/strong/p
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pspanspanNational Grid /spanspanutilizes/spanspan an assessment that evaluates /spanspanthe job/spanspan qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view /span/spana href="https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/USA/content/NYC-Local-Law-144/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"spanNYC Local Law 144/span/aspanspan. National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and /spanspanexpertise/spanspan. 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. /span/spanspan /span/p
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