Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design)

About Us National Grid is hiring Engineers for our Electric Organization, with several positions based in Syracuse, Albany or Buffalo, NY. 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 put 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 ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose Engineers at National Grid play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our electric transmission and distribution systems. These positions involve developing standards, designing control systems, managing assets, and integrating new technologies. Engineers work across various departments to support construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems, contributing to strategic business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities Substation Standards

• Prepare and contribute to the development, technical content and implementation of Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, equipment specs and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations, IT and Construction.
• Review single lines, elementaries, physicals (plans and elevations), conduit and cable schedules, lightning, bill of materials, etc. including manufacturers’ drawings.
• Research/support the adoption of new and innovative technologies for the substation business, including support of pilots.
• Perform calculations and studies (grounding, AC & DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, rigid bus design, etc.) to support substation standards design basis.

Distribution Planning and Asset Management

• System Planning & Asset Management: Provide strategic direction for immediate and long-term planning of sub-transmission and distribution systems to enhance resilience and meet capacity requirements.
• Customer Support: Conduct studies and ensure compliance for customer and distributed generation interconnections, offering technical guidance to customer groups.
• Reliability Performance: Track and enhance regional distribution and sub-transmission reliability, promoting actions for improvement.
• Collaboration: Work with various National Grid departments, including Electric Operations, Regional Control Centers and Distribution Design, to support integration of distributed generation, deployment of grid modernization, customer centric solutions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of engineering processes.
• Problem Solving: Take responsibility for addressing issues promptly and effectively, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) or Engineering (PE) license is preferred for some roles.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, with specific experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. Willingness to travel for meetings, training, and conferences, including potential extended hours for emergencies or system events.

Technical Skills Substation Standards

• Knowledge of substation practices, automation, digital communications, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing…