Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our NE Electric Asset Mgmt & Eng - Protection, Control, Metering & Telecom Eng department in Northboro, MA. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Protection engineering or related field required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
Responsibilities
- Perform protection system design, coordination studies, and short-circuit analysis to identify issues and recommend corrective actions or preventive measures.
- Analyze system data using tools such as ASPEN, symmetrical component analysis, and manufacturer-specific software to support engineering decisions.
- Evaluate, select, and design protective relaying systems for substations and transmission lines.
- Develop and maintain protection design documentation in accordance with National Grid standards.
- Conduct relay coordination studies; design and review AC/DC schematics; and develop and issue relay settings for transmission lines, transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, and other equipment.
- Create and maintain standard protection philosophies, guidelines, and relay setting practices.
- Provide technical support for protection and control systems across all voltage levels within the transmission and distribution network.
- Support field personnel on design, operation, and maintenance of protection and control equipment.
- Perform arc flash studies and optimize relay settings to reduce incident energy while maintaining proper protection coordination; collaborate with project teams on long-term P&C system upgrades.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Manage and execute work independently with minimal supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
