Lead Metering Engineer
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a Lead Metering Engineer for our Worcester, MA. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Worcester, 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. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in engineering design, implementation, integration of electric transmission, distribution and sub-transmission electric metering related projects as well as supporting field troubleshooting of meters, meanwhile, to lead and develop electric metering related standards, specification, job aid & guideline. This role also serves as a subject matter expert in supporting the field CMS teams across NE.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program with ten years related experience in electrical engineering & operations
- Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, NG safety handbook, NG ESB750 and current electrical design codes (NEC), and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Be familiar with regulatory standards, interpret and apply accordingly in the interest of the company
- Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver Policy
- Able to travel throughout service territories and willing to work extended hours when the job requires, including system emergencies (storm duties)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced engineering degree(s) and/ or PE
- Experience in Customer Meter Service (electric) with a strong background in construction, operations, and maintenance
Responsibilities
- To lead strategic development through the technical implementation of National Grid Electric Meter Engineering and Design philosophy in developing standards, specification, job aid & guidelines for meter engineering NE. In addition to standard related development, this position also provides support to review and update meter engineering related standards, guidelines, and specifications periodically
- Represent Meter Engineering NE as the project engineer responsible for designing, engineering, and specifying meter and related equipment for capital projects
- To lead and support the land-line replacement effort for meter engineering NE
- To provide field support for CMS, Worcester Meter Shop, PTO telecom NE for meter/ equipment damage/ failure etc.
- Undertake specific tasks to support meter engineering department in designing and delivering new technical solutions
- Work independently with external National Grid customers to resolve metering related issues, provide engineering reviews to ensure compliance with new installations, and disseminate required information to proper internal organizations for new installations.
- Demonstrate National Grid leadership qualities with particular emphasis on bringing a strategic viewpoint on the activities of the team, including utilizing external best practices and engaging Electric Customer Meter Service stakeholders
- Response/ support storm related emergency restoration effort per the assigned storm role
Benefits
- National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
- This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
