Summer 2026 Intern Program: Corporate Affairs (Washington, DC)
Find what makes you Superpowered. Discover your path: where passion meets opportunity!
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 start with us on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking, opportunities to get involved in your community and most importantly, have fun!
So, join National Grid and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.
What You'll Do
Our Public Affairs & Policy Center of Excellence team, part of our Corporate Affairs organization, builds relationships with various government stakeholders, leads policy advocacy, and manages engagement with trade associations and think tanks. Corporate Affairs provides expertise in government relations, communications, and community engagement, while leading external-facing efforts to deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future for over 20 million customers across New York and Massachusetts.
As a Gridtern, you will engage in both in-person and virtual events and meetings, track state and federal legislative and political activity, and provide summaries to share with the wider team. You will also write newsletter updates for company-wide distribution, assist in developing slide decks for internal and external audiences, and conduct research projects. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the energy industry, National Grid’s business, and how policy and corporate affairs shape the energy landscape.
You will be in Washington, DC working in a Hybrid structure for the summer. You must be located within a commutable distance of the identified work location for the summer.
What You'll Need
- Availability to start on program start date, June 15, 2026, and work full-time (40 hours a week) throughout your duration of the summer
- Registered in school as a full-time student and continuing education full-time for Fall 2026 Semester
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Public Administration, History, or related majors.
- Accumulated 18 or more credits and be 18 years of age
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)
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-$28.00 an hour (Undergraduate Student)
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.
Must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. As a Gridtern, you should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.
Applications close on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
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.
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