National Grid · 14 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $157K/yr
6+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for their Electrical Planning and Design department. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing the construction of transmission lines, ensuring reliable and efficient electricity transmission while adhering to industry standards.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform engineering and design of large regulatory driven projects, Article VII/Article VIII permitting rebuilds, and multi-state interties
Perform the engineering and design of system interconnections for new customers, wind power generation facilities, solar power generation facilities, and other green energy sources
Lead pilot projects of new technology such as advanced conductors and alternative structure/foundation types
Lead multi-value transmission engineering projects such as large-scale asset refurbishments and circuit reconductoring
Provide field/construction support to active construction jobs with real time engineering input
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years work experience
A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
Advanced knowledge on industry standards and/or codes (ASTM, OSHA, NESC, etc)
Quality oral and written communication skills
Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Proficient PLS-CADD Skills
Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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