Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our Distribution Asset Management, Distribution & Sub-Transmission Assets division in Waltham, Mass. This is a hybrid position (not remote), with 1-2 days in the office weekly. A valid driver's license is required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

As Lead Engineer, you will develop recommendations for required modifications and additions to sub-transmission and distribution facilities to enhance the resiliency of the system to adverse weather events, to modernize the grid to meet forecasted capacity requirements, and to expand customer service quality expectations in an economic manner that optimizes the use of existing systems and minimizes environmental concerns. The position is integral to the development of the five-year work plan and fifteen-year Strategic Asset Management Plan.

Key Accountabilities

1. Assess the performance of the sub-Transmission and Distribution system regarding capacity and reliability and develop modernization plans as necessary.
2. Conduct 15-year area studies and develop long-term integrated plans for infrastructure development to meet National Grid's strategic objectives.
3. Develop conceptual project plans that, if implemented economically, address identified T&D system needs.
4. Effectively form project teams of internal and external stakeholders for the development of project plans.
5. Ensure asset data (i.e., load readings and equipment settings) is captured correctly in the appropriate asset registers.
6. Analyze policies, strategies, and programs that are in progress or completed to determine their effectiveness versus stated goals, in line with strategic business objectives and the needs of customers and regulators.
7. Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
8. Provide technical support to internal and external departments for the application, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Supervisory/Interpersonal - Experience Required

1. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
2. Work in a Project Management team environment.
3. Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience and tailors message accordingly.
4. Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
5. Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly.
6. Proactively makes changes to improve performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes, for example, challenges existing engineering procedures and highlights areas for improvement.
7. Possesses positive expectations for team members and expresses regard for them.
8. Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on new information or contrary evidence.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school.
2. Minimum 8 years of experience.
3. Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards, and legislation required.
4. Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation required.
5. Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

More Information

Salary: $145,000 - $170,000

This position has a career path that provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position, gaining experience, expertise, and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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.