Lead Engineer

About the role

National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. The Electric Transmission Engineering team designs projects that improve the reliability of the high-voltage electric system, solving diverse technical challenges for large, complex, multi-year projects. The team investigates innovative solutions, supports emergency restoration efforts, and develops standards and documentation for the next generation of engineers. This hybrid role requires residence within a commutable distance to Northboro, MA.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission line engineering and design work on various projects including new transmission lines, refurbishments, and reconductoring projects.
• Specify, order, and coordinate material delivery.
• Review vendor calculations and fabrication drawings.
• Support Environmental and other permitting efforts.
• Prepare project specifications, and develop procedures and technical documents.
• Collaborate with diverse project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and share information that benefits National Grid and its customers.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to less experienced engineers.
• Investigate the adoption of new and innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• 7 or more years professional experience in an engineering field, preferably transmission engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineering License and/or advanced technical or business degree (preferred but not required).
• Experience with transmission design software including: PLS CADD, PLS POLE, and MFAD.
• 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 National Grid's business operations (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements.
• Required knowledge of: Structural analysis; Structural steel and wood pole design; Electrical clearance analysis; Soil Mechanics; Foundation design.

Pay

Salary: $156,000 – $183,000 per year.

Additional information

• National Grid will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future; candidates must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• This position utilizes an assessment that evaluates job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring (see NYC Local Law 144 for more information).
• This position has a career path providing advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the role, gaining experience, expertise, and applying technical skills.