About the role#
This internship supports the NE Process Safety and Gas Field Safety team in Worcester. You will gain hands-on experience in engineering, risk management, and operational safety. The team manages risks across gas operations, including LNG facilities, transmission systems, and field operations. You will work alongside engineering and operations professionals to help strengthen safety management systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
What you'll do#
- Assist with process safety risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Support assurance activities and data analysis.
- Track action items and help prepare safety performance reports for Major Hazard Assets.
- Contribute to projects involving safety trends, performance indicators, and leadership reporting.
- Support initiatives designed to reduce risk and enhance safety performance across gas operations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time college student, with plans to continue full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Pursuit of an associate or bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of at least 18 credits and at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) starting Monday, May 24, 2027, for the duration of the summer.
- Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Requirement: You must reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to the Worcester office for the duration of the internship.
About National Grid
National Grid is a public utility company founded in 1990. Based in London, the organization manages energy infrastructure across Britain, New York, and Massachusetts. It employs over 30,000 people to distribute electricity and gas to homes and businesses. The company also maintains a venture capital fund to support energy innovation and grid modernization.
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