Engineer Manager
About The Position
National Grid is hiring an Engineering Manager for its Protection Engineering department in Syracuse, New York. The role leads a high-performing team responsible for protection analysis, transmission system modeling, and technical support for customer load and generation interconnections. It supports the integration of new customers and energy resources onto the transmission network and contributes to a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Working with leaders across Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management, the manager drives complex capital projects and supports decisions that affect the safety, reliability, and performance of the electric grid. The role combines technical leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- At least 6 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Protection Engineering knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and execute technical work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to organize and work on a wide variety of tasks concurrently.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
- Strong ability to lead and motivate direct reports.
- Excellent influencing, negotiating, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and high motivation.
- Organization and ability to understand project drivers and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions to drive progress.
- Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with interconnection processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the team’s performance, including timely interconnection studies, capital project support, and modeling.
- Ensure the group completes all Transmission and Sub-Transmission impedance modeling.
- Coordinate impedance models with Transmission Planning.
- Interface with customers and regulators to justify project scope and explain technical requirements.
- Oversee the impedance model process with New York ISO and meet associated regulatory requirements.
- Oversee engineering from preliminary design through project completion for customer interconnections, including greenfield three-breaker ring projects and direct interconnections to existing substations.
- Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings, formal quarterly reviews, and year-end performance reviews with team members.
- Hire, orient, train, mentor, and develop the team.
- Maintain strong working relationships with Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management.
- Maintain knowledge of engineering processes, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.
- Promote teamwork in a collaborative, matrix organization and develop effective working relationships.
- Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to address varied problems and demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
