Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

Responsibilities

Determine the substation scope of work required to address project needs. This includes reviewing existing station drawings, verifying equipment ratings and condition, evaluating interactions with other in-flight projects, and conducting site visits to understand constraints and challenges. Develop and document multiple project options within the Option Scope Document, including evaluation of technical feasibility and cost effectiveness

Utilize National Grid engineering standards, drawings, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data to support scope development, engineering evaluations, and feasibility assessments

Serve as the lead author of conceptual engineering reports, coordinating with engineers from multiple disciplines to develop comprehensive and complete Option Scope Documents

Collaborate with engineers and management to resolve complex technical issues, evaluate alternatives, and address unique project challenges

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project team members on projects of moderate to high complexity. Mentor new employees and interns as needed

Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining established schedules and deliverable commitments

Maintain qualifications and training required for substation access, including compliance with applicable NERC/CIP requirements

Maintain project documentation, records, and communications in accordance with department procedures and record-retention requirements

Serve as OSE's lead representative for National Grid's Design to Value (DTV) program. Lead a cross-functional team of DTV Champions in identifying, developing, and evaluating capital efficiency initiatives that deliver measurable value to the business

Partner with New England DTV team and engineering leadership to advance DTV objectives, track and report program performance, facilitate periodic management reviews, and support the development and maintenance of program tools, dashboards, and communication platforms

Preferred

An emphasis on electric power systems is preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire, preferred

Benefits

A career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop, gain experience and expertise, and acquire and apply technical skills.

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UK and Northeast US electricity and gas delivery utility.

London, England, GBR

https://www.nationalgrid.com

Public Company

Total Funding

$1.01B

Key Investors

NYSERDA

SEK

Strategic Innovation Fund

2025-08-21

Grant· $2M

2025-07-08

Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M

2024-09-11

Grant· $19.95M

Leadership Team

Zoë Yujnovich

Chief Executive Officer

Ross Turrini

COO National Grid NY Gas Business

Recent News

Morningstar.com

Inaugural Power Acceleration Index Announced by GridCARE Identifies Over $300 Billion in Value within the Existing Grid

2026-10-10

EuropaWire

National Grid completes $32 million Perry Street substation upgrade to expand Buffalo power capacity

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Minimum of six years of relevant engineering experience without a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or four years with a PE license. Experience requirements may be reduced for candidates with advanced engineering degrees or relevant professional certifications

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and electrical design codes related to power substations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across multiple disciplines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines while supporting multiple projects and stakeholders

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets National Grid's Safe Driver Policy requirements

You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship

An emphasis on electric power systems is preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire, preferred

Minimum of six years of relevant engineering experience without a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or four years with a PE license. Experience requirements may be reduced for candidates with advanced engineering degrees or relevant professional certifications.

Required skills

Substation Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Power Substation Standards and Electrical Design Codes, Microsoft Office, Professional Engineer (PE) License

Preferred skills

An emphasis on electric power systems is preferred

Experience

4+ years