National Grid · 9 hours ago
Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering
Northborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $124K/yr
2+ years expNational Grid is a leading energy company focused on delivering reliable services and innovative solutions. They are seeking an Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design) to perform engineering functions within the Protection Policy & Support group, ensuring effective operations and compliance with cybersecurity and network design requirements.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Monitor and review North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements for compliance
Develop and update operational policies as required
Review protection equipment manufacturer firmware releases for security related updates
Develop procedures for security patches and firmware updates to protection systems
Perform Cyber Vulnerability evaluations of protective relay equipment and systems
Implement and manage access controls for cyber assets
Develop training for Engineering and Field personnel for NERC CIP requirements and updates
Represent Protection & Telecom Engineering in NERC CIP Audits
Provide technical support to engineering and field personnel as Cyber Security subject matter expert
Ensure CIP requirements are adequately addressed in Procedures and Standards to demonstrate compliance and support following NERC CIP activities: Quarterly access reviews, Annual password change control and review, Disaster Recovery Testing and reporting, BES Cyber Asset List updates, Review and update Substation Electronic Security Perimeter drawings, Password Policy reviews, Develop compliance reports as required Respond to Change Control Questions
Maintain, update and perform simple troubleshooting of BES Cyber Asset access controls
Participate in the substation network commissioning & troubleshooting
Manage patching and hardening of Windows and Linux-based protection and control systems in substations, ensuring timely updates and regulatory compliance
Design secure and reliable substation communication networks that meet industry standards and support protection and control systems
Develop robust standards for substation network architecture
Install and configure ruggedized networking equipment and integrate SCADA, IEDs, and control systems for seamless operation
Apply security measures such as segmentation, access control, and encryption to protect OT networks and maintain compliance with NERC CIP
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology
2+ years of related utility experience (1+ with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree)
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Proficiency with PC, abilities include Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
Preferred
a+ Network Certification preferred
Network+ Certification preferred
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
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