National Grid · 1 day ago
Lead Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for their NY Gas Asset Management & Engineering department. The role involves engineering, design, and technical oversight of telemetry, instrumentation, and control systems for natural gas facilities.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering and design for natural gas construction projects which may include regulator station, gate stations, large metering, natural gas heaters, and remote operated equipment
Develop, design, and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) control schemes for remote terminal units (RTUs) including flow switching, metering, remote loading, flow control, pressure control, burner control, and telecommunications
Prepare detailed design specifications, material lists, and requisitions to support project execution
Read, review, redline, and design P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
Collaborate with Gas System Operator and CNI to develop telemetry systems for gas assets using control room management techniques
Provide expertise to field crews constructing, calibrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting equipment such as RTUs, water bath heaters, dryline heaters, and gas analyzers
Incorporate applicable standards, procedures, and State/Federal statutory requirements into gas system designs
Interpret and incorporate corporate process safety procedures. Act as subject matter expert in process hazard analysis design reviews for regulator stations and natural gas heaters
Compile and review as-built documentation for accuracy and incorporation into mapping and document management systems
Participate and/or lead inter-regional projects activities. This may require travel outside of assigned service territories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree from an ABET-accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering program or similar
At least 5 years of I&C engineering design is required
Professional Engineering license (NYS preferred) or the ability to obtain within 3 years
Commitment to safety as a core value
Experience in the application of design and construction standards, engineering drawings, and procedures
Experience in the application of I&C systems for natural gas applications
Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history
Preferred
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar is preferred
Technical knowledge of natural gas system design and operations including natural gas industry codes and regulations, grounding, corrosion, and AC mitigation preferred
Knowledge of National Electrical Code, hazardous area classification, PHMSA, and applicable State regulations
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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