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National Grid Lead Eng Elec Plan & Design in Northboro, Massachusetts
About us
National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our Northborough Massachusetts location.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
To support successful and on-time delivery of substation projects including supporting the capital investment plan, distribution and transmission interconnection projects, and other emerging work or new technologies. Substation projects include equipment replacement, asset separation, rebuilds and greenfield (new) substations.
Key Accountabilities
Technical lead for electrical substation projects, including new substations and substations rebuilds. Provide leadership to a multi-disciplined project team
Perform preliminary and detail design & engineering for transmission and distribution class substations up to and including 345kV GIS substations. Provide detailed technical scope and cost estimate documentation for use by both internal and external design resources
Design modifications and additions to existing sites and 'green' field (new construction) locations
Conduct team meetings, coordinate site visits and site investigations and facilitate drawing reviews to deliver a detailed scope and design package
Perform engineering calculations and studies as necessary to support project scope
Perform quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with National Grid standards and specifications
Prepare Technical Specifications and work with Procurement to order equipment
Prepare comprehensive reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations
Support Project Manager, Procurement, Estimating and Construction Management Processes
Coordinate with design consultants and interface with internal design staff
Review drawings associated with projects, including manufacturers' equipment
Manage consultants' work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved standards
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
Demonstration of a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with a diverse group of personnel. Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
Demonstration of effective time management and task prioritization and capability to independently projects tasks and apply technical skills with minimal oversight
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program with an emphasis on Power Systems
10+ years of related work experience
FE exam preferred. PE license is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Project, CDEGS, Primavera and/or other similar software tools
Knowledge of the following is desired: Substation Equipment including Transformers, Breakers, Switches, Reclosers, Metal Clad Switchgear, etc. Substation construction and maintenance techniques, Electric utility operation practices, Preliminary Analysis including AC and DC sizing, Grounding and Lightning study analysis
Knowledge of industry standards, safety standards and existing electrical design codes including IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NESC and Building Code
Proficient Office 365 Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc.)
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation
Ability to describe consequences of non-contractual performance by suppliers or by National Grid and the bottom-line impact
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Salary
$145,000 - $170,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.