Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

4 hours ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid Full time
About Us

National Grid is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Job Purpose

We are hiring Lead Engineers to play pivotal roles across various departments, focusing on the planning, design, and management of electrical distribution and transmission systems. The positions encompass responsibilities ranging from asset management and system reliability to advanced engineering design and implementation of innovative technologies.

Key Accountabilities
  1. Substation Standards: Prepare and contribute to the development of our Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, equipment specifications, and procedures.
  2. Technical Support: Provide technical support to various departments, including Engineering, Design, Ops, Construction, and IT.
  3. Transmission Line Standards: Develop technical content and implementation of our Transmission Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  4. Distribution Planning & Asset Management: Assess the sub-transmission and Distribution system performance regarding capacity and reliability and develop modernization plans as needed.
  5. Substation Civil Engineering: Provide project, field, and real-time engineering for all civil/structural aspects of substation design and construction.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil/Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
  • Minimum 6 years (10+ years preferred) of relevant engineering experience, with specific experience in transmission, distribution, or substation engineering.
  • Strong working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Additional Requirements
  • 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.


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and anticipating the needs of our customers.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to join our Electric Organization in pivotal roles across...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry by anticipating the needs of our customers and reducing the cost of energy delivery.Job PurposeWe are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our Electric Organization,...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid Full time

    About National GridWe are a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. Our mission is to connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry by anticipating the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery, and...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid plc Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design to join our team at National Grid plc. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in electrical planning and design.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide project, field, and real-time engineering for all...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and connecting people to the energy they need for the lives they live.Job PurposeAs an Electrical Planning and Design Engineer at National Grid USA, you will play...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and connecting people to the energy they need for the lives they live.Job PurposeSenior Engineers at National Grid USA play a pivotal role in ensuring the...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and anticipating the needs of our customers.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in pivotal roles across various...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and anticipating the needs of our customers.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in pivotal roles across various...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Vicarious Surgical Full time

    Job OverviewVicarious Surgical is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to enhance our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the testing and validation protocols for our advanced electrical systems. Your expertise will ensure our products adhere to stringent regulatory standards and align with industry best practices.This position offers a...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Vicarious Surgical Full time

    About the RoleVicarious Surgical is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to contribute to the development of our next-generation robotics technology. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing and developing electrical systems and components, as well as planning and executing tests to ensure their reliability and...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid Ventures (NGV) is a leading player in the competitive transition infrastructure space, operating in the US and UK. We develop, operate, and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead System Planning...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Vicarious Surgical Full time

    Job OverviewVicarious Surgical is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to lead our electrical design and testing efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our electrical systems.Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Design and Testing: Oversee and conduct electrical testing and...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA operates in the competitive transition infrastructure space in the US, developing, operating, and investing in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.Job PurposeNational Grid USA is seeking a knowledgeable, curious, and driven Lead System Planning Engineer to join our...

  • Lead Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid Full time

    About UsNational Grid Ventures (NGV) is a leading player in the competitive transition infrastructure space, operating in the US and UK. We develop, operate, and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead System Planning Engineer to join our...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About UsNational Grid USA is a leading energy company that delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are committed to shaping the sustainable future of our industry and anticipating the needs of our customers.Job PurposeSenior Engineers at National Grid USA play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and...

  • Lead Engineer

    1 week ago


    Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid Full time

    About UsNational Grid Ventures (NGV) is a leading player in the competitive transition infrastructure space, operating in the US and UK. We develop, operate, and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.Job PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead System Planning...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. Full time

    Electrical and Firmware Engineering DirectorElevate Your Career with Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.We are seeking an exceptional Electrical and Firmware Engineering Director to join our team at Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. As a key member of our R&D organization, you will lead a world-class team of electrical and firmware engineers, driving...


  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time

    About National Grid USANational Grid USA operates in the competitive transition infrastructure space in the US, developing, operating, and investing in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.Job PurposeNational Grid USA is seeking a knowledgeable, curious, and driven Lead System Planning...

  • Mechanical Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Boston Dynamics, inc. Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Actuation Team at Boston Dynamics, Inc. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving the design of our next generation of warehouse robots.Key Responsibilities:Prototype Validation and Refining: Validate prototype actuators, refine them in...

  • Electrical Engineer

    3 days ago


    Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Eversource Full time

    Job SummaryEversource is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive performance of engineering work.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate work activities with engineers and other departments to ensure effective project execution.Ensure that all necessary tools,...