About us
National Grid’s Connect 21 strategy is to design, build, and operate efficient energy systems for the 21st century digital economy. Recognizing that renewable energy and our existing generating assets play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, National Grid Generation is implementing new technologies that will allow us to meet the future energy needs of customers while supporting environmental compliance.
National Grid Generation owns and operates 3,800 megawatts (MW) of steam and combustion turbine units on Long Island. Generation is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of these units. Generation is a fully integrated organization with operating and support services capabilities. The Power Engineering Department (PED) within Generation develops engineered solutions for the steam and combustion turbine units and works closely with power plant and support services personnel during the engineering and construction phases of specific projects. PED is also actively involved with new project development including, but not limited to, utility scale battery storage, solar and simple cycle combustion turbine generators. The Power Engineering Dept. (PED) is a multi-disciplined team of engineers who are self-directed and empowered to develop and implement solutions on a wide range of Generation and Corporate initiatives. PED Engineers have project ownership from inception through operation. PED is proud of how the organization engineers solutions, embraces new technologies and collaborates with others to provide successful projects.
National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer. This position is located in Hicksville, NY.
Job Purpose
The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Reliability Engineering Manager in PED and will support internal and external team members collaborating on new projects and improvements to our existing fleet of steam and combustion turbine units on Long Island. This position is responsible to inspect and evaluate power boilers, pressure vessels, process tanks, high energy piping systems, and mechanical components. The person in this role is responsible to assess and implement improvements to the existing steam and combustion turbine units as part of the capital improvement and maintenance processes. Project assessments shall include, but are not limited to, mechanical design options, material analysis, business alternatives, cost/benefit analysis, risk analysis and project performance evaluations. This position will include project engineer, project design and project manager responsibilities on projects. This role is responsible to develop mechanical specifications, standards and procedures on projects. This position is an essential contributor to our goal of asset management and technology modernization.
Key Accountabilities
• Reports to the Reliability Engineering Manager of the Power Engineering Dept.
• Perform mechanical root cause failure analysis and formulate corrective actions.
• Manage condition assessment inspections of high energy piping boiler components, pressure vessels and mechanical equipment.
• Familiar with mechanical analysis.
• Serve as the project engineer and/or project manager during the design, construction and operation of projects on existing generating assets and new energy development opportunities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of field installations.
• Perform engineering calculations in accordance with latest codes and industry standards.
• Develop specifications, standards and procedures for projects.
• Develop material and service cost estimates.
• Perform field surveys to support design development and as-built conditions.
Qualifications
• 10-15 years of related power plant or equivalent experience.
• Experience inspecting piping and structural installation work.
• Knowledge or experience with welding technology and preparing repair welding procedures.
• Knowledge of power station codes and standards (National Board Codes, ASME Section I, V, VIII, IX and B31.1; API 650, 653).
• Experience with power generating equipment and support systems.
• Experience in project cost/benefit and risk analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering is required.
• NYS Professional Engineer Certification
• Capable of working in a power plant environment
• Energetic, creative, and committed to promoting innovative ideas and achieving or exceeding objectives.
• Self-starter who is comfortable leading and managing project teams.
• Able to engage and lead others to successful results on projects.
• Analytical and solution-based thinking necessary.
• Work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects, including high visibility initiatives.
• Capable of working in a matrix organization and achieve results.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point applications.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Capable of recognizing hazards, learning, and implementing safeguards.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
This position has a career path which provides for promotional opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position, gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
Salary
$145,000 - $170,000 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.
