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About Us
National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our Substations department in Syracuse, 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 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
Develop solutions, reports, and design documents to support substation modifications and construction, starting with small to medium scale complexity projects. Projects include modifications to existing sites as well as greenfield locations for new substation builds. Lead a multi-discipline project team (with support) of engineers and designers to meet project deliverables. Substations range from large transmission facilities to small distribution substations up to and including 345 kV.
Key Accountabilities
Salary
$97,000 - $114,000 per year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our Substations department in Syracuse, 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 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
Develop solutions, reports, and design documents to support substation modifications and construction, starting with small to medium scale complexity projects. Projects include modifications to existing sites as well as greenfield locations for new substation builds. Lead a multi-discipline project team (with support) of engineers and designers to meet project deliverables. Substations range from large transmission facilities to small distribution substations up to and including 345 kV.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform preliminary engineering evaluations, develop project scope and schedules to support business strategy and capital investments.
- Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
- Lead multi-disciplined engineering team, providing support to project manager and project delivery process, to deliver project assignments.
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical challenges, investigative findings, and recommended solutions.
- Participate in project estimating and economic analysis as needed.
- Interface with internal design staff on construction document development.
- Review drawings associated with projects, including work of designers, contractors and manufacturers' equipment submittals.
- Manage consultant contracted work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against company standards and project scope.
- Participate in the development of standards and procedures.
- Perform field inspections for project development and post engineering print issuance for project compliance and construction support.
- Support construction and project closeout activities.
- Minimum 2 years work experience related to electrical engineering industry. Experience does not need to be specific to substations, training specific to substations provided.
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program.
- Coursework related to three-phase AC power, transformers, and electrical machines.
- Basic knowledge on some industry standards and/or codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, etc.)
- Quality oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to the organization.
- Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
Salary
$97,000 - $114,000 per year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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Salary : $97,000 - $114,000