Senior Engineer; Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

Senior Engineers at National Grid play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our 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.

• 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.

• System Planning & Asset Management:
  Provide strategic direction for immediate and long-term planning of sub-transmission and distribution systems to enhance resilience and meet capacity requirements.
• Customer Support:
  Conduct studies and ensure compliance for customer and distributed generation interconnections, offering technical guidance to customer groups.
• Reliability Performance:
  Track and enhance regional distribution and sub-transmission reliability, promoting actions for improvement.
• Collaboration:
  
  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.
• Process Improvement:
  Proactively identify and implement changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of engineering processes.
• Problem Solving:
  Take responsibility for addressing issues promptly and effectively, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• A Master's degree or Professional Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) or Engineering (PE) license is preferred for some roles.
• 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).
• 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.

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.