Graduate Development Program, Associate Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery

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 ready to dive into the world of energy? As an Associate Project Manager in Capital Project Delivery, you’ll be part of either the NE Transmission Line and Substations Program Management or the NE Distribution Line Program Management. Your mission? Help us understand our customers' needs, cut energy delivery costs, and lead the way to flexible energy systems for the future!

This is a hybrid role that can be based in Northboro or Waltham, MA.

What You’ll Do

In this role you’ll support the management of non-complex portfolio projects of the Electric Transmission, Substations, and Distribution jurisdictions. Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Project Management: Oversee a portfolio of non-complex projects from start to finish, making sure we hit our regulatory, budget, and jurisdictional goals for the New England portfolio.
• Problem Solver: Spot issues early in the project lifecycle and troubleshoot like a pro to keep everything on track (think procurement and construction challenges).
• Schedule Wizard: Create and update project schedules using Primavera P6 Professional (P6) to ensure we meet our customer deadlines.
• Communication Guru: Keep everyone in the loop about project requirements and timelines through team meetings and updates.
• Financial Tracker: Monitor, report, and forecast project finances and milestones every month to keep everything on budget.
• Project Closer: Ensure projects wrap up smoothly, including reconciling customer payments by collaborating with Customer Energy Integration (CEI).

What You’ll Need

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Project Management from an 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) 

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.

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