Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Telecommunications and Network Engineering
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
Are you excited about innovative communications and networking technologies? As an Associate Engineer in Telecommunications and Network Engineering, you’ll dive into the specification, design, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions for our electric distribution and sub-transmission systems. Your main responsibilities will include evaluating emerging technologies, participating in equipment selection, and designing end-to-end communication systems. Ready to innovate and make an impact? Join us in transforming the energy landscape with your engineering skills!
This is a hybrid role based in Syracuse, NY.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll be involved in a variety of tasks that will help you grow professionally. Here’s what you’ll be up to:
- Engineering Tasks: Perform routine engineering work using standard techniques and procedures to carry out your tasks effectively.
- Learning & Development: Complete assignments designed to build your professional knowledge and abilities while being guided by experienced engineers.
- Resource Management: Execute instructions, plan and organize resources, and ensure that work is carried out efficiently and aligns with company policies.
- Collaboration: Actively engage with our IT and third-party communications partners to develop end-to-end communication solutions.
- Professional Networking: Build and nurture relationships with industry peers and external influencers to stay updated on technical innovations and their potential benefits.
- Storm Support: Assist with storm restoration efforts in addition to your regular job duties, helping to keep our systems running smoothly.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution
- Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026
- Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
- 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)
It would be awesome if you had
- Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam
- Network and telecommunications engineering experience or coursework
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.
More Information
Salary Range
Syracuse, NY $87,000 - $102,000 a year
You must reside within our existing footprint, which includes contiguous states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Our hybrid working approach applies to all colleagues who have a role which has the flexibility to be done hybrid across the National Grid group. Operational requirements mean that not all roles are suitable for hybrid working. Managers are responsible for determining whether a role is conducive to hybrid working. A hybrid worker should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to their assigned primary office.
Applications close on Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Nearest Major Market: Syracuse