Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

natgridProd • City of Syracuse, NY

3d • $119,000 - $140,000

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer, Integrated Planning and Solutions for their Electrical Planning and Design department in Upstate NY. Every day, National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. The company is at an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of the energy industry by anticipating customer needs, reducing energy delivery costs, and pioneering flexible energy systems. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of initiatives and technology impacting electricity distribution and transmission systems.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school is required.
• 6 years of related experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation preferred.
• Proactively makes changes to improve performance, efficiency and effectiveness of processes; for example, challenge existing engineering procedures and highlight areas for improvement.
• Possesses positive expectations for team members and expresses regard for them.
• Relative Experience in Programming in Python, C, C++ or similar languages is preferred.
• Able to motivate, counsel, coach, and develop direct reports and others.
• Experience establishing clearly defined goals and standards of employee performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a robust basis of design is produced for each scheme which documents the reasons for the investment, the options considered, costs and program.
• Support data and digital asset management development across multiple asset-related digital products to support grid planning, operations, and asset management functions.
• Support emerging strategic initiatives through developing technical standards, process development, and product development as new programs and business needs evolve.
• Coordinate across technical and business related teams to deliver process changes and solutions to accommodate company and industry changes.
• Represent the company on industry and regulatory working groups as appropriate.
• Assure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives.
• Provides support to other areas of National Grid such as Electric Operations, Regional Control Center, Distribution Planning, Transmission Planning, etc.
• Participate in the development, implementation and management of new technologies or automation of existing technologies.
• Engage appropriately with specified stakeholders, government agencies, consenting authorities and media within the development phases of a project.
• Input to the development of the engineering perspective of new business concepts.
• Complete the definition of technical specifications in relation to a range of technologies.
• Determine the options to be considered for the project at initiation to satisfy the need case for investment.
• Ensure that a robust basis of design is produced for each scheme which documents the reasons for the investment, the options considered, costs and program.

Benefits

• Salary: $119,000 - $140,000 per year
• 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.
• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• No discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Employment practices designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• Fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• Encouraging a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior