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Summer 2027 Intern Program: NE Process Safety & Gas Field Safety - Worcester, MA
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?
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.
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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Summer 2027 Intern Program: NE Process Safety & Gas Field Safety - Worcester, MA
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?
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.
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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Tips for Your Process Safety Management Internship Search
Apply in fall for summer process safety roles
Large employers in refining, chemicals, and manufacturing close their summer intern cohorts months ahead of the start date, often by December or January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the term start, so check listings through the full recruiting cycle rather than waiting until spring.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Process safety intern candidates without formal work history stand out through documented evidence of technical work. A HAZOP study you contributed to, a process hazard analysis write-up, or a risk assessment case study from coursework gives hiring managers something concrete to review and discuss in a screen.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied specifically to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you can reach in a single cycle.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Process safety management intern screens typically include scenario-based safety questions, risk ranking exercises, or case discussions about process hazards. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers in this field weigh how you think through a hazard scenario as much as your final conclusion.
Process Safety Management Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a process safety management internship?
Lead with coursework and documented projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of process hazard analyses, risk assessments, or HAZOP study write-ups gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where process safety recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a process safety management internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for process safety management interns is performance on real project work, available headcount at the end of the term, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering on your assigned scope, but keep applying elsewhere in parallel.
When should I apply for process safety management internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers in chemical processing, refining, and manufacturing recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly through fall and winter gives you the widest window.
Are process safety management internships paid?
Most professional process safety management internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in engineering and technical fields, though research or government co-op programs may structure compensation differently.
What should a process safety management internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three documented projects with the tools used and a link or reference to where the work can be reviewed, such as a process hazard analysis write-up, a HAZOP participation record, or a safety case study. Add relevant coursework in process safety, chemical engineering, or risk management. Keep the resume to one page.
Can international students get process safety management internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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