Summer 2026 Intern Program: New England Absence Management

Find what makes you Superpowered. Become a Gridtern.

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 begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking opportunities, community involvement, and most importantly, have fun!

Our New England Absence Management team manages essential programs that support both our employees and overall company compliance. This includes administering the drug and alcohol program, workers' compensation, short and long-term disability, and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, they provide case management to ensure that each colleague receives support while all requirements are met across National Grid.

As a Gridtern, you will contribute to projects within the department and gain exposure to various aspects of absence management. Previous projects have included supporting the contractor drug and alcohol program, developing presentations, creating reports, and using Power BI to transform data into valuable insights. This experience will provide you with a deeper understanding of how employee support programs are managed while helping you develop valuable technical and professional skills.

You will be based in Northborough, MA working in a Hybrid format for the summer. You must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period.

• Availability to start on the program start date, June 15, 2026, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer
• Must be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2026 semester
• Pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Absence & Disability Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or related majors
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age
• Possess 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)
• Valid US Driver's license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

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.