Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

natgridProd • Town of Colonie, NY

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About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Senior DER Distribution Engineer for our Distribution Planning and Design department in our New York Service area. 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 degree in other STEM fields from and ABET accredited school is required.
• Plans to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure are preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Distributed Generation Interconnections and prior Utility experience is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic direction for immediate and long-term planning of sub-transmission and distribution systems to enhance resilience and meet capacity requirements.
• Aid in distributed generation studies quality control and ensure compliance for distributed generation interconnections, offering technical/guideline support to customer groups.
• Track key performance metrics and enhance DG interconnection timelines and internal business processes to ensure efficient and optimal delivery of service to distributed generation customers.
• 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 through potential system automation and software tools.
• Take responsibility for addressing issues promptly and effectively, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• Do not discriminate 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 are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• Dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

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