Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Control and Integration department in Syracuse, New York. The Control & Integration department supports Substation, Transmission, and Distribution departments with capital project engineering and design. It engineers SCADA solutions and network designs that allow system devices to communicate with one another and with transmission and regional operation control centers. These systems enable control centers to view and record metering data, device status and health, and remotely control substation equipment. The department specifies substation control equipment, prepares network diagrams and configuration specification sheets for technicians, provides preliminary engineering specifications and device lists, reviews detailed designs developed by substation designers, and supplies network mapping and HMI configurations for digital substations. The Senior Engineer provides software configuration and troubleshooting support to technicians when needed and develops into leadership responsibilities, including coordinating with engineering and design firms, overseeing program work, and mentoring associate engineers and interns.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Familiarity with utility communication standards and protocols such as serial RS232/485, DNP3, and IEC 61850.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and working knowledge of devices represented on typical utility substation schematics.
- Knowledge of utility three-phase AC and DC systems.
- Familiarity with substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance techniques.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide on-site testing and commissioning support throughout National Grid's New York territory.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Power coursework or concentration.
- Proficiency with TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet protocols and network engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850 Goose Messaging and Sampled Values.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering, design, integration, and support of substation control, metering, instrumentation, SCADA, and communication systems for transmission and distribution projects.
- Develop and maintain digital substation architectures, communication topologies, network configurations, and data flow mappings.
- Define functional requirements and integration strategies for RTUs, IEDs, meters, annunciators, relays, communication processors, and other substation automation equipment.
- Prepare and review point lists, equipment specifications, control philosophies, network diagrams, reports, and other technical documentation.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and external engineering partners.
- Implement QA/QC processes and perform technical reviews of engineering deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, cybersecurity, and industry standards, including NERC-CIP requirements.
- Support operations and field personnel by troubleshooting control, metering, instrumentation, and communication system issues.
- Participate in storm restoration activities as needed.
- Train, mentor, and support onboarding and knowledge transfer for engineers and external design resources.
- Provide software configuration and troubleshooting support to technicians when required.
- Oversee program work and support and mentor new associate engineers and interns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
