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National Grid is hiring aLead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations.

Job Purpose

To provide technical expertise and support from an engineering perspective to ensure effective National Grid operations.
The PCI&T Lead Engineer performs a wide range of duties including the conceptual Protection, Control-&-Integration, and Telecommunication scoping for small-and large-scale electric substation projects in New England. This will require engagement and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Option Solution Engineeing (OSE) team is responsible for proving the feasibility of proposed options within stage 4.2 Options Solutions Documents (OSDs) and developing a conceptual level cost estimate associated with each option.

Key Accountabilities

Thoroughly investigate the feasibility and cost efficiency of proposed options to satisfy an electrical substation need and outline the PCI&T scope of work for each.
Utilize and understand National Grid electric standards, drawings and Geographical Information System (GIS) to aid in the development of scope and feasibility within the project schedule.
Identify a project's remote end work and develop remote end stage 4.2 OSDs when the scope includes the replacement or addition of equipment.
Conduct fault studies utilizing ASPEN One-Liner fault stimulation software to aid the selection of OPGW to National Grid's Tramission system.
Identify protection impacts of Transmission Line projects and provide inputs to Transmission Line 4.2 OSDs.
Complete system protection deliverables of the Feasibility (FES)/System-Impact-Study (SIS) on NE-ISO wholesale generation interconnection projects
Study proposed changes to system protection and perform coordination studies for wholesale and distributed generation interconnections using the ASPEN One-Liner fault simulation software.
Identify existing relay types and settings through the use of relay vendor settings software.
Serve as a subject matter expert to Options Solutions Engineering, Transmission Planning & Distribution planning departments on protection related issues.
Collaborate with National Grid's Protection Engineering, Control & Integration & Telecommunication functional departments and keep up to date on National Grid's design standards & policies.
Organize, manage and maintain the schedule of multiple projects running in parallel.
Develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders in order to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid.
Demonstration of a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with a diverse group of personnel.
Maintain the qualification to enter electrical substations including NERC/CIP designations.
File project documentation and communication per department procedures

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program. Emphasis in electric power is a plus.
At least 8 years' work experience in Protection and Control Engineering
Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes.
Knowledge of Aspen Oneliner Modeling software
Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
Professional Engineers (PE) License (or ability to obtain within 1 yr.) is preferred.
Valid Driver's License required.

More Information

Salary - $145,000 - $170,000

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.