Engineer, Electric Control and Instrumentation Engineering

$102,000 - $120,000/Yr

National Grid - Hicksville, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hicksville, NY

Utilities

About the position

The Controls Engineer will support the Power Engineering Department by collaborating on projects related to the maintenance and improvement of steam and gas turbine units, as well as exploring renewable energy opportunities. This role involves technical, financial, and operational evaluations of instrumentation and control assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the efficiency of energy delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project lead or supporting engineer during the engineering, design, construction, and operation of projects on retrofit of existing generating assets and new energy development opportunities.
• Perform asset evaluation to determine maintenance and investment requirements.
• Perform safety, environmental, and financial risk analysis.
• Develop cost estimates, benefit analysis, and risk assessment on projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
• Develop specifications, standards, and procedures for projects.
• Provide technical evaluations of new energy development projects and alternatives in areas like energy storage, solar, relay protection, and combustion turbines.
• Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies for application in new projects, existing assets to offer value to the customer and load serving entity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering is required, with a preference for Electrical Engineering.
• 3 or more years of cumulative work experience with Bachelor's degree or 2 years cumulative work experience with a Master's degree.
• Qualified Engineering in Training (EIT) who has completed the Fundamental of Engineering exam is preferred.
• Energetic, creative, capable, and committed to promoting innovative ideas and achieving or exceeding objectives.
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing efforts.
• Able to engage others to successful results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Analytical and solution-based thinking.
• Work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects, including high visibility initiatives.
• Capable of working in a matrix organization and achieve results.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point applications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience in collaborating with internal and external project teams.
• Familiar with power generating equipment and support systems.
• Familiar with project management including product development, construction, commissioning, and operation.
• Familiar with project cost/benefit and risk analysis.
• Experience in communicating ideas, technical designs, and engineering concepts to others.
• Knowledge of electrical code and standards (i.e. NFPA, NEMA, UL, IEEE) preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC and NPCC standards preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of electrical code and standards (i.e. NFPA, NEMA, UL, IEEE)
• Knowledge of NERC and NPCC standards

Benefits

• Salary range of $102,000 - $120,000 a year
• Career path with advancement opportunities
• Equal opportunity employer
• Culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement