Associate Engineer; Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

Associate Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

United States, Massachusetts, Northborough

May 13, 2026

To provide technical expertise and support from an engineering perspective to ensure effective National Grid operations. This can encompass a range of duties including coordination studies, fault studies, relay settings, protection reviews and repair, safety implementation and monitoring and participation in small- and large-scale engineering projects.

• Provide protection design and perform coordination and short circuit engineering studies, analysis, and disturbance investigations, under supervision, in order to recommend corrective action in problem areas, or to prevent problems.
• Independently collate and analyze data using ASPEN, symmetrical components, and manufacturer equipment software to support the department's decision-making process.
• Evaluate, select, set, and design protective systems for National Grid's substation and transmission lines.
• Develop transmission line and substation protection and control design briefs.
• Perform relay protection coordination studies, design & review AC/DC schematics, issue relay settings for transmission lines, transformers, capacitive banks, feeders, etc.
• Prepare National Grid's standard protection and relay setting guidance.
• Provide technical support of protection & control systems for all voltage levels of National Grid's transmission and distribution system.
• Provide technical assistance to the field on matters relating to design, operation and maintenance of protection and control equipment.
• Perform arc flash study for National Grid substations and improve relay settings to reduce arc flash energy level while maintaining the proper protection and coordination while working with other project team to formulate long term P & C system upgrade strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in software programing or SharePoint is a plus.

Salary - $102,000 - $119,000

This position has a 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. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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.