Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

About the role

This position is available for a Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering for Northboro, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and delivery of the Electric Sector Modernization Plan and Capital Work Plan by:
  • Providing a Control and Integration Scope Document detailing the philosophy, design, equipment details, RTU and annunciator point lists, and deviations from standards for control and integration equipment required for a substation project.
  • Reviewing, approving, and developing electrical schematics for RTU control, breaker control, protective relays, annunciators, networks, equipment power, load transfer/shedding and capacitor control schemes.
  • Providing engineering support during electrical switchboard design, construction and commissioning.
  • Providing conceptual front view sketches to locate placement of major switchboard equipment. Reviewing front view drawings and associated material lists.
  • Developing standard designs and guidelines for substation control systems.
  • Investigating, evaluating and proposing new or replacement substation panel, wiring or control equipment.
  • Providing assistance in analyzing the operation of substation control systems for proper operation following system disturbances. Determining root causes of improper operation and carrying out corrective action.
  • Evaluating new control technologies.
• Support implementation and delivery of the Electric Sector Modernization Plan and Capital Work Plan by:
  • Designing and configuring communications systems within substations that transport digital data between Intelligent Electronic Devices and entrance devices.
  • Developing and maintaining software points list for substation digital network commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
  • Determining settings, connections and configurations, and participating in the commissioning of complex digital substation network components such as communications processors, PLCs, HMIs and smart annunciators.
  • Supporting substation integration during project construction and commissioning.
  • Providing engineering support for digital substation network field problems.
  • Developing standards, guidelines and procedures for the selection, installation, configuring and commissioning of digital substation network components.
  • Evaluating new substation network communications technologies, requirements and procedures.
  • Providing training to technicians and operators on digital communications devices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school with knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems. 6+ years of related experience (5+ with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree).
• A working knowledge of the devices represented on typical utility substation schematics.
• Knowledge of 3 phase electrical utility high and low voltage AC circuits.
• Knowledge of electric utility DC systems and their protection.
• Knowledge of substation practices, sing, construction and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of substation automation, digital communications techniques and protocols.
• A background of working with energized equipment.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and leadership qualities.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a Project Management team environment.
• Participation in technical presentations for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy to facilitate travel, as required, across US service territory.

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $134,000 - $157,000, with potential for advancement within and across bands based on experience and development.

Pay

$134,000 - $157,000

Schedule

N/A