Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning And Design Job Details | National Grid

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National Grid is hiring an Associate Engineer, Transmission Line Engineering, for our division in Northborough, Mass. This is a hybrid role with approximately 1 day per week in the field, and approximately 1 day per week in the office. This is not a remote role (relocation not provided).

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

As an Associate Engineer, you will be a part of a team that is critical in getting transmission line projects delivered. You will help designs projects that improve the reliability of the high-voltage electric system for our customers while investigating new and innovative solutions. Electric Transmission Engineering ensures safe and reliable transmission designs for customers and communities now and in the future! You will have the opportunity to be innovative, solution-oriented, and deliver impactful projects!

Key Accountabilities

• Perform transmission line engineering and design work on various projects including new transmission lines, refurbishments, and reconductoring projects.

• Conduct field inspections, determine cost effective solutions, and develop comprehensive engineering reports based on applicable design codes, engineering procedures, and sound safety practices.

• Conduct engineering studies, analysis, and investigations to recommend corrective action or to prevent future problems.

• Specify, order, and coordinate material delivery. Review vendor calculations and fabrication drawings.

• Prepare project specifications and develop procedures and technical documents.

• Proactively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid and our customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's in Civil, Electrical, and/or Mechanical engineering degree from an accredited institution is preferred

• Familiarity with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD

• This role includes visits to work sites throughout our service territory and you are required to have your own transportation

• Valid US driver's license with a clean driving record

• BS in an engineering discipline (EE preferred)

• EIT and Professional Engineers license desirable

More Information

Salary: $94,000 - $110,000 a year

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.

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