What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at TalentAlly?
The Opportunity
National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our New England Public Works department. This hybrid role is based in Waltham, MA.
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.
Our Team
The Public Works team is responsible for interfacing with towns, cities, municipalities, and state agencies. The team operates as the main gas engineering point of contact to the municipalities. We liaison with internal departments and external entities to facilitate natural gas related projects and ensure they are constructed accordingly.
What You'll Do
Salary
$121,000 - $142,000 a year
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our New England Public Works department. This hybrid role is based in Waltham, MA.
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.
Our Team
The Public Works team is responsible for interfacing with towns, cities, municipalities, and state agencies. The team operates as the main gas engineering point of contact to the municipalities. We liaison with internal departments and external entities to facilitate natural gas related projects and ensure they are constructed accordingly.
What You'll Do
- Work within a professional team, prioritize deliverable goals and monitor progression to ensure results are delivered in line with expectations and business objectives
- Review and assess the capital work program for the year ahead to develop with municipal authorities an appropriate timetable and to make the necessary arrangements for project execution
- Keep municipal authorities and internal functions up to date and informed of project requirements and municipal plans using both formal and informal communication channels and networks
- Negotiate and agree to cost allocation and contract terms between municipal authorities, National Grid and other utilities, where appropriate to support the delivery of public works projects
- Prepare documentation and reports relating to all activities to support two-way communication between municipal authorities and the company, provide a record of activities and enable the continuous improvement of processes and capability relating to public works liaison
- Actively build and maintain a network of relationships with stakeholders of municipal authorities and with the regulator and use this to ensure two-way communication, resolve conflicts and develop cooperation
- Communicate effectively by adapting approach and considering what is important to team members, cross functional colleagues, contractors and third parties by tailoring messages accordingly
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or science from an ABET accredited school required
- Minimum of 5 years' experience of engineering experience required; natural gas engineering or gas distribution experience preferred
- Awareness of municipal planning processes and the different working practices between each authority preferred
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, negotiation, presentation and project management skills, critical thinking and analysis required
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local natural gas regulation and codes preferred
- Valid driver's license required
Salary
$121,000 - $142,000 a year
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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Salary : $121,000 - $142,000