Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

$145,000 - $170,000/Yr

National Grid - Northborough, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Northborough, MA

Utilities

About the position

The Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design at National Grid is responsible for developing and updating substation engineering standards to support capital projects across the company's US territory. This role involves collaboration with a team of engineers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers. The position also includes engaging with subject matter experts, conducting technical training, and participating in industry conferences to stay updated on emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to the development, technical content, and implementation of National Grid's Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Identify risks and implement actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide high-level customer service and ensure design to value is consistently incorporated through standardization.
• Engage various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development of standards.
• Attend and participate in conferences and seminars related to new technologies and industry standards.
• Resolve technical issues that may arise in updating and developing standards.
• Work in a matrixed team environment, providing technical guidance and coaching, communicating expectations, and delegating assignments.
• Prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Perform complex calculations and studies to support substation standards design basis.
• Develop estimates and economic analysis to support substation standards design basis.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
• Conduct technical training and present to upper management.
• Write equipment specifications and technical reports.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and other personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with knowledge of power systems.
• Professional Engineering License or Master's Degree desirable.
• Minimum 6 years' experience (10 years preferred) in an engineering field related to power systems, substation engineering, and/or operations and maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with SAP, CDEGS, Bentley Microstation, AUTO-CAD, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Tableau, Power Plan, Cascade and/or other similar software tools.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact positively with company personnel, contractors, and others.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of engineering economics, civil engineering, environmental, purchasing, and legal regulations.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
• Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering License
• Master's Degree in a related field

Benefits

• Salary range of $145,000 - $170,000
• Career path with advancement opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Equal opportunity employer
• Affirmative action employer