Senior Engineer

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

As part of National Grid's continued commitment to safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason can request a reasonable accommodation.

About us
"This Senior Engineer role entails the oversight of a unique set of challenging projects within the energy industry and offers great opportunities for career advancement."
-Colin, Hiring Manager

National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our NE Gas Engineering Design department in Waltham, MA.

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
Gas Engineering Design is responsible for the design of standard and complex gas projects allowing for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. Distribution specifically supports the design of main and service replacement, public works, reliability and growth. The senior engineer position is within a progression to develop into a technical subject matter expert for natural gas system design.

Key Accountabilities
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Develop unique engineering designs for standard and complex engineering projects
• Work collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints
• Assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome
• Implement change control procedures as necessary to track design changes instituted by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result; document any requests to deviate from approved/agreed to parameters and seek authorization where required
• Utilize work management applications such as SAP, Maximo and Power Plant
  
  Qualifications
  • ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline required
  • 4+ years of experience in an engineering role required
  • 4+ years of AutoCAD experience required
  • EIT or PE certification preferred
  • Valid driver's license required
    
    Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
    
    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.
    
    

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