Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering 1

natgridProd • Buffalo, NY

1d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is hiring Senior Engineers for their Electric Organization, with several positions based in Syracuse, Albany or Buffalo, NY. Every day, they deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and the industry is accelerating, and their expertise and track record position them to shape the sustainable future of the industry. To be successful, they must anticipate customer needs, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires delivering on promises and always looking for new opportunities to grow themselves and their business. Senior Engineers at National Grid play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of their electric transmission and distribution systems. These positions involve developing standards, designing control systems, managing assets, and integrating new technologies. Senior Engineers work across various departments to support construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems, contributing to strategic business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• 6+ years of related experience (5+ with Master of Science degree or PE), with specific experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements
• Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes including put not limited to: substation construction and maintenance practices, electric utility practices, substation materials and equipment, grounding and lightning study analysis, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEC, and NESC codes.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, training, and conferences, including potential extended hours for emergencies or system events.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree or Professional Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) or Engineering (PE) license is preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary engineering evaluations, develop project scope and schedule to support business strategy and capital investments.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
• Lead (assisted) multi-disciplined engineering team, providing support to project manager and project delivery process, to deliver project assignments.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical challenges, investigative findings, and recommended solutions.
• Interface with internal design staff on construction document development.
• Review drawings associated with projects, including manufacturers' equipment.
• Manage (assisted) consultant contracted work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against company standards and project scope.
• Participate in the development of standards and procedures.
• Support construction and project closeout activities.
• Provide strategic direction for immediate and long-term planning of sub-transmission and distribution systems to enhance resilience and meet capacity requirements.
• Conduct studies and ensure compliance for customer and distributed generation interconnections, offering technical guidance to customer groups.
• Track and enhance regional distribution and sub-transmission reliability, promoting actions for improvement.
• Work with various National Grid departments, including Electric Operations, Regional Control Centers and Distribution Design, to support integration of distributed generation, deployment of grid modernization, customer centric solutions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and implement changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of engineering processes.
• Take responsibility for addressing issues promptly and effectively, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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