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Summer 2027 Intern Program: NE Process Safety & Gas Field Safety - Worcester, MA

CompanynatgridProd
LocationWorcester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the NE Process Safety and Gas Field Safety team by conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and data analysis for major hazard assets. They will also assist in monitoring safety performance and ensuring regulatory compliance across gas operations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$23 - $35
Company Size
324
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain, we sit at the heart of the nation’s energy system, running electricity networks safely and efficiently, minute by minute, hour by hour, 365 days a year. It’s our job to make sure there is enough electricity when people need it – we are the people who make sure the lights stay on, the kettle boils and your phone charger works, whether there’s demand from one person or one million.
About the Role

 Our Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry.  

 

This posting represents a specific internship opportunity supporting the NE Process Safety and Gas Field Safety team in Worcester, MA. 

What You'll Do

Our NE Process Safety & Gas Field Safety team provides oversight, governance, assurance, and technical leadership to help manage process safety and operational safety risks across National Grid’s gas operations. The team supports Major Hazard Assets, including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities, LNG trucking operations, gas transmission systems, and field operations by developing standards, conducting assurance activities, monitoring risk, investigating incidents, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams, they help strengthen safety management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the safe, reliable, and resilient delivery of energy to our customers and communities. 

  

As a Gridtern, you will support the NE Process Safety & Gas Field Safety team while gaining hands-on experience in engineering, risk management, and operational safety. You will assist with process safety risk assessments, incident investigations, assurance activities, data analysis, action item tracking, and safety performance reporting for Major Hazard Assets. Working alongside Engineering, Operations, and Safety professionals, you will gain exposure to process safety management systems, hazard identification methodologies, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement practices. You may also contribute to projects involving risk assessments, analysis of safety trends and performance indicators, leadership reporting, and initiatives designed to reduce risk and enhance safety performance across National Grid’s gas operations. 

 

You will be based in Worcester, MA and must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period. 

What You'll Need to Apply

  • Availability to start on the program start date, Monday, May 24, 2027, 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 2027 semester 
  • Pursuing an Associates, Bachelor’s, or Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Mechanical Engineering 
  • 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) 

What You’ll Get in Return

  • Gain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge to meaningful work  
  • Explore career opportunities and build your understanding of the energy industry  
  • Connect with professionals across National Grid and expand your network  
  • Receive personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your internship  
  • Develop the confidence, skills, and experience needed to launch your career 
  • An hourly wage based on your major, degree type, and class year 

About the Intern Program

Your summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.   

 

You’ll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career. 

About National Grid

National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York. 

 

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one. 

  

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible? 

More Information

Salary Range
$23.00 -$35.00 an hour

 

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

 

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.

 

Please 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. 

 

Applications close on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Early application is encouraged. 

 

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

 

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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Key Skills
Process safetyRisk assessmentIncident investigationData analysisHazard identificationRegulatory complianceEngineeringSafety management systemsPerformance reportingTechnical leadershipOperational safety
Categories
EnergyEngineeringSecurity & SafetyManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MentorshipProfessional developmentNetworking opportunitiesCoaching