Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design)

natgridProd•City of Syracuse, NY

8d•$94,000 - $110,000

About The Position

National Grid is hiring Engineers for its Electric Organization, with several positions based in Syracuse, Albany, or Buffalo, New York. Engineers help ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electric transmission and distribution systems. The roles involve developing standards, designing control systems, managing assets, and integrating new technologies. Engineers work across departments to support construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems and contribute to strategic business objectives and regulatory compliance. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include developing substation engineering and design standards, providing technical support, reviewing engineering drawings and schedules, evaluating new technologies, and performing engineering calculations and studies. Distribution planning and asset management work includes planning sub-transmission and distribution systems, supporting customer and distributed-generation interconnections, monitoring reliability, collaborating on grid modernization and regulatory compliance, and improving engineering processes. The position offers a career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as employees develop experience, expertise, and technical skills. Salary is $94,000–$110,000. National Grid is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience, with specific experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
Working knowledge of industry and safety standards and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of relevant industry practices, standards, legislation, and technical advancements.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Willingness to travel for meetings, training, and conferences, including potential extended hours for emergencies or system events.
For substation standards work: knowledge of substation practices, automation, digital communications, control systems, substation construction and maintenance, utility practices, substation materials and equipment, grounding and lightning study analysis, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEC, and NESC standards and codes.
For distribution planning and asset management work: experience or thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art power-flow, short-circuit, and transient-stability analysis techniques.
For distribution planning and asset management work: ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment envisioned with FERC Order 1000.
For distribution planning and asset management work: knowledge of power systems, including protection-system operation and reliability philosophy, utility-system practices, three-phase power-system theory and operation, short-circuit theory and application, motor-generation theory and application, reactive compensation, substation configuration and maintenance, transmission-line configurations and maintenance, outage planning, and congestion analysis.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred for some roles.
Experience with PSS/E, MUST, ASPEN, and/or PowerGem TARA.

Responsibilities

Prepare and contribute to the development and implementation of substation engineering and design philosophies, standards, guidelines, equipment specifications, and procedures.
Identify risks and implement actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support to Engineering, Design, Operations, IT, and Construction departments.
Review single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, physical plans and elevations, conduit and cable schedules, lightning plans, bills of materials, and manufacturers’ drawings.
Research and support adoption of new substation technologies, including pilot projects.
Perform calculations and studies for grounding, AC and DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and rigid bus design.
Provide strategic direction for immediate and long-term planning of sub-transmission and distribution systems to improve resilience and meet capacity requirements.
Conduct studies and ensure compliance for customer and distributed-generation interconnections, providing technical guidance to customer groups.
Track and improve regional distribution and sub-transmission reliability.
Collaborate with Electric Operations, Regional Control Centers, Distribution Design, and other departments on distributed generation, grid modernization, customer-centric solutions, and regulatory compliance.
Identify and implement process changes to improve engineering performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Address issues promptly and effectively while maintaining communication with stakeholders.