National Grid · 19 hours ago
Engineer Manager
Waltham 170 Data Dr
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expNational Grid is a company focused on delivering meaningful work with a human impact. They are seeking an Engineering Manager for Underground Transmission Engineering to lead a team in designing and managing underground transmission projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to industry standards.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing Underground Transmission Engineering team; set priorities, assign work, and drive accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes
Oversee the team’s portfolio performance, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety expectations; maintain a consistent reporting cadence for stakeholders
Provide technical leadership for underground transmission cable system design from concept through closeout — including cable selection/configuration, accessories (joints/terminations), bonding/grounding, ampacity/thermal considerations, and constructability — across extruded dielectric systems (e.g., XLPE/EPR) and, where applicable, legacy fluid-filled and pipe-type systems (SCFF, HPFF/HPGF)
Provide technical leadership for civil infrastructure design supporting underground systems, including routing/feasibility, manhole/vault and ductbank systems, and special crossings (e.g., HDD, jack & bore, microtunnel, bridge/rail/water crossings)
Ensure compliance with National Grid and industry standards through effective QA/QC practices, including design review, constructability checks, and closeout documentation expectations
Manage external engineering and material vendor relationships (scope, performance, and contract expectations) in partnership with procurement and project teams
Support construction administration by driving consistent practices for RFIs/submittals, field changes, as-builts, and resolution of complex field issues; escalate high-risk items through appropriate channels as needed
Champion Safety by Design, Design to Value, and capital efficiency initiatives; coach the team to identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Plan and maintain staffing coverage for priority work across NE/NY, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management; ensure targeted training and development plans are in place to maintain proficiency and keep pace with evolving standards and technologies
Partner cross-functionally with transmission, substation, distribution, operations, project management, and stakeholders to resolve interdisciplinary issues and drive timely decisions
Lead and support emergency response for underground cable failures and participate in storm response as required; ensure you and the team are prepared to execute assigned roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in a relevant Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering school
10+ years' experience in transmission engineering, underground cable systems, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience leading people and/or technical teams in a matrix organization; ability to set priorities, drive accountability, and develop team capability
Demonstrated underground transmission engineering experience across the project lifecycle, including routing/feasibility, basis of design, detailed design packages, and construction support
Working knowledge of underground cable systems and associated infrastructure (ductbanks, manholes/vaults, transitions/terminations, jointing/splicing, bonding/grounding)
Demonstrated safety leadership and commitment to integrating safety into planning and design decisions; experience coordinating safely with field teams and contractors during construction and emergency response
Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Master's degree in engineering discipline, MBA, or relevant equivalent
Experience with multiple underground transmission cable technologies, including extruded dielectric systems (XLPE/EPR) and legacy fluid filled systems (SCFF) and/or pipe type systems (HPFF/HPGF), including accessories and O&M/emergency response considerations
Strong knowledge of construction administration practices; experience using Procore preferred
Experience supporting special crossings and constructability planning (e.g., HDD, jack & bore, microtunnel, bridge/rail crossings), including coordination with permitting and stakeholders
Familiarity with cable rating/thermal considerations and related studies (e.g., ampacity inputs, thermal backfill considerations) and how these affect design and constructability
Experience with major material and vendor coordination typical to underground transmission (lead times, submittals, inspections, delivery sequencing, punch list/closeout support)
Working knowledge of electrical system operations, engineering economics, and familiarity with environmental, legal, procurement, and utility accounting/regulatory practices
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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