Electrical Planning and Design Engineer

3 days ago

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

At National Grid, we are committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to our customers. We are a leader in the electric utility industry, with a strong presence in the United States. As an Electrical Planning and Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our electric transmission and distribution systems.

Job Purpose:

The Electrical Planning and Design Engineer is responsible for developing standards, designing control systems, managing assets, and integrating new technologies. This position involves working across various departments to support construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems, contributing to strategic business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Substation Standards:
  • Develop and contribute to the development of substation engineering and design philosophy, standards, guidelines, equipment specifications, and procedures.
  • Provide technical support to various departments, including engineering, design, operations, IT, and construction.
  • Review single lines, elementaries, physicals, conduit and cable schedules, lighting, lightning, bill of materials, etc.
  • Research and support the adoption of new and innovative technologies for substation business.
  • Perform calculations and studies to support substation standards design basis.
2. Transmission Planning and Asset Management:
  • Conduct analytical studies for transmission system expansion, interconnection of new generation, and load to the transmission system.
  • Perform thermal capability analysis for transmission lines, power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and surge arresters.
  • Perform transfer limit analysis for transmission network interface.
  • Perform computer modeling necessary to conduct power flow and stability studies for transmission planning.
3. Distribution Planning and Asset Management:
  • Assess the performance of the sub-Transmission and Distribution system regarding capacity and reliability.
  • Develop modernization plans as necessary.
  • Conduct short- and long-term area studies and develop long-term integrated/area plans for infrastructure development.
  • Provide technical support to internal and external departments for the application, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system.
  • Evaluate co-generation interconnection requests for impact on the distribution system.
  • Resolve customer issues and operating problems.
4. Electric Distribution Design:
  • Oversight of external Design Consultant deliverables to ensure proper distribution line design applications.
  • Work with external Design Coordinator to provide external design services.
  • Develop and administer project document scopes for Master Service Agreement design.
  • Provide specific technical support to external design firms.
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 preferred.
  • 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.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Estimated Salary Range:$101,000 - $119,000 per annum.

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