National Grid · 17 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for their Electrical Planning department. This role involves developing and updating substation standards to support capital projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing technical guidance across various departments.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Responsible for assigned substation standards technical support which may include the review and approval of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings and equipment specifications. Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations, IT and Construction
Lead the development of technical content and implementation of National Grid’s Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements
Lead the engagement of various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development of standards and trainings
Attend and participate in conferences and seminars in relation to new technologies, and industry standards to ensure the substation standards are up to date on technology, fostering future adaption and expansion
Manage consultants' work under a master service agreement, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy
Resolve technical issues that may arise in updating and development of standards
Work in a matrixed team environment and promote team effectiveness by providing technical guidance and coaching, communicating expectations to the team and delegating assignments
Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time under budget and time constraints
Ability to perform and check calculations and studies (grounding, AC & DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, rigid bus design, etc.) to support substation standards design basis
Ability to develop estimates and economic analysis to support substation standards design basis
Capable of writing equipment specifications and technical reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program
Minimum of 5 years work experience. One year credit in experience for each advanced degree in an engineering field related to power systems, substation engineering, and/or operations and maintenance
FE exam preferred. PE license in NY is a plus
Knowledge of Bentley Microstation, AUTO-CAD, Microsoft Project, CDEGS, Primavera and/or other similar software tools
Knowledge of the following is desired: Substation construction and maintenance techniques, Electric utility operation practices, Substation materials, Grounding and Lightning study analysis, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NESC and the NYS Building Code
Proven interpersonal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, and others in a positive, team building manner
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation
Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record that meets National Grid's Safe Driver Policy
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
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