Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

National Grid • Regular • Albany, US • £133k / year • 6m ago

About us

National Grid is hiring an Asset Management Engineer for our Distribution Planning & Asset Management (DPAM) department.

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

The Asset Management Engineer will develop, manage, update and monitor implementation of short- and long-term asset management policies and strategies/initiatives for the company’s Distribution and Sub-Transmission systems. This includes overhead infrastructure (Poles, crossarms, etc.) as well as underground infrastructure (Civil: duct banks / conduit systems, etc.). The Asset engineer will provide insight and recommendations for required modifications and additions to sub-transmission and distribution line facilities to enhance the resiliency of the system and to modernize the grid in a fashion to meet forecasted capacity requirements.

Key Accountabilities

This position will support management of sub-transmission inspection and maintenance programs, and the development of maintenance strategies.
Responsibilities include assessment, sanctioning, and initial management (prior to PM involvement) of projects related to sub-transmission.
Coordination and management of scopes for Civil UG Infrastructure such as conduit and manholes for underground electric and pad-mounted equipment installations.
This role involves analyzing and creating a modern design for the conduits, integrating both Transmission and Distribution systems into a single duct bank.
The position is integral to the development of the five-year work plan and fifteen-year Strategic Asset Management Plan.
This position will drive the development and implementation of effective asset management plans and strategies, delivering on the asset management objectives.
This position will be integral in the documentation and development of asset inventory for each class of assets, asset condition, level of service and performance, risk signature, maintenance strategies, repair/replacement models, financial forecasts, tactical and work plans.
Provides support to other areas of National Grid such as Electric Operations, Regional Control Center, Substation Engineering, Distribution Design, Smart Grid & New Energy Solutions.
Represent the company in industry and regulatory working groups as appropriate. Assure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school and 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate preferred
Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation.
Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work well across all company functions with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Adapts approach and consider what is important to the audience and tailors’ message accordingly.
Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly and non-defensively; communicates engineering customer expectations to monitor delivery of engineering projects and satisfaction.
Proactively makes changes to improve performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes; for example, challenge existing engineering procedures and highlight areas for improvement.
Possesses positive expectations for team members and expresses regard for them.
Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on new information or contrary evidence.

More Information

Salary:

Upstate NY - $133,000 - $157,000

Downstate NY - $161,000 - $189,000

New England - $150,000 - $176,000

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.

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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