What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer (Electrical Planning and Design Engineering), Electrical Engineering position at National Grid?
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National Grid is hiring a Designer (Electrical Planning and Design Engineering), Electrical Engineering for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Northboro, MA.
Job Purpose
National Grid is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Electric Transmission Line Engineering Department at the Northboro, MA location.
Key Accountabilities
Salary - $105,000 - $124,000
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.
Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: The power of our people.
National Grid is hiring a Designer (Electrical Planning and Design Engineering), Electrical Engineering for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Northboro, MA.
Job Purpose
National Grid is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Electric Transmission Line Engineering Department at the Northboro, MA location.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare, maintain, and revise drawings throughout the project lifecycle. Examples include plan drawings, cross-sections, staking diagrams, phasing diagrams, hardware/structure/foundation details.
- Develop as-built records.
- Work with Engineers and undertake tasks of varying complexity.
- Support the Inspection and Maintenance Program. Tasks include initiating, tracking, and closing work orders as well as preparing Design and Closeout Packages as necessary.
- Produce designs based on applicable design codes, engineering procedures, and sound safety practices.
- Occasionally inspect assets and collect information in the field.
- Specify, order, and coordinate material delivery (inventory and purchase orders).
- Work collaboratively with diverse project teams including Project Management, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate.
- Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid and our customers.
- Support permitting efforts.
- Assist in varying capacities during storm/major event restoration activities.
- Investigate the adoption of new and innovative technologies.
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering / Technology or Drafting.
- 2 or more years professional experience in an engineering field, preferably transmission line engineering.
- Experience with drafting software including: AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
- Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of ESRI/GIS.
- Knowledge of National Grid's business operations.
- Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements.
- Fundamentals of civil engineering
- Transmission design tools: PLS CADD, PLS POLE, MAXIMO, and STORMS
- Tools and techniques to develop drawings
- Materials used in construction
Salary - $105,000 - $124,000
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.
Salary : $105,000 - $124,000