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National Grid · 21 hours ago

Underground Field Inspector B6/7

National Grid is seeking an Underground Field Inspector responsible for overseeing the routines related to paving replacement and conducting field inspections. The role involves coordinating installations, ensuring compliance with company standards, and maintaining communication with public authorities and contractors.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for all routines associated with the replacement of paving removed for maintenance and construction work
Handle field inspection and coordination work for the installation of customer services and other associated work, as needed
Inspect jobsite to determine field conditions, prepare orders, obtain permits, check contractor crews to ensure work meets Company standards, handle correspondence, clerical work and complaints, regarding the above, and check contractor's bill for accuracy
From records, plans, and through field inspection, determine points of interference between public property and Company facilities
Recommend changes; maintain close contact with public authorities, builders, contractors, etc., regarding complaints and requirements
Plan work, maintain records, and dispatch crews for PSC programs such detection survey, truck main inspection, etc
Make minor repairs to instruments and tools
Inspect contractor crews performing limited construction work
Use pressure recorders and other instruments necessary to perform this work
Check work orders for availability of material and, when work is completed, for completeness and accuracy of papers and sketches
Prepare, design, and estimate gas facilities as directed. May include analysis of load demand, required equipment, estimates, sketches, permit application, and resolution of conflicts
Maintain office maps
This position will also include inside field inspection responsibilities which utilize aerial technology to perform customer contract review

Qualification

Field inspectionPermit applicationBasic mathDraftingEngineering principlesBusiness writingRecord keepingCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

Ability to read and write English, comprehension at a level to post information from one record to another
Maintain files and logs, plot graphs, knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, composition and business writing
Two years' experience is recommended
High school education, and at least one college-level course in each of the following subjects: math, drafting, engineering, and physics
Courses must be taken from an accredited college/university and meet the specified criteria
All applicants are required to discuss intended coursework with the relevant Department's hiring manager prior to enrolling
Valid NYS Driver's License
Successfully complete a Company driving test
Expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements
Participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required
Participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause

Preferred

Incumbents who demonstrate satisfactory performance for one (1) year in this classification and have completed an AAS degree in Electrical, Mechanical or AS degree in Engineering Science, or college equivalent will be eligible for promotion to the classification of Underground Field Inspector Grade 7

Company

National Grid

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National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.

H1B Sponsorship

National Grid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (37)
2023 (34)
2022 (38)
2021 (30)
2020 (33)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.01B
Key Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M

Leadership Team

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Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
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Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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