Engineer Manager

National Grid•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

National Grid is hiring an Engineering Manager for its Protection Engineering department in Syracuse, NY. The manager leads a high-performing team responsible for protection analysis, transmission system modeling, and technical support for customer load and generation interconnections. The position supports integration of new customers and energy resources into the transmission network and contributes to the safety, reliability, and performance of the electric grid. The role works with leaders across Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management to deliver complex capital projects, influence strategic decisions, and support the evolving energy industry. It also oversees the team's performance, develops employees, and maintains effective relationships across a collaborative, matrix organization.

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 meeting National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
Ability to lead and motivate a team of direct reports.
Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems.
Strong leadership skills and high motivation.
Organized, with the ability to understand project drivers and prioritize tasks.
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 the timeliness of interconnection studies, capital project support, and modeling.
Oversee Transmission and Sub-Transmission impedance modeling and 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 the New York ISO and meet associated regulatory requirements.
Oversee engineering from preliminary engineering 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 end-of-year 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 the engineering process, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.
Promote teamwork in a collaborative, matrix organization and develop working relationships effectively.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to address a variety of problems and demands.
Plan, direct, and execute technical work.
Organize concurrent tasks, understand project drivers, and prioritize work accordingly.
Work independently and make decisions to drive progress.