Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

About us

National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our Gas Planning and Design department in Melville, NY                                                

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

To provide technical expertise and support from an engineering perspective to ensure safe and effective operation, maintenance and enhancement of National Grid’s gas distribution network in accordance with the corporate strategic plan.

At the lower levels this can encompass a range of duties including standard gas capacity assessments, system operating procedure reviews, facility/integrity assessment, and/or participation in small and large scale engineering projects.

At the higher levels this role will lead the design, planning and engineering efforts and program development associated with integrity and reliability programs and complex projects in order to ensure effective operations. In addition, the individual is responsible for ensuring other National Grid business units are provided with the appropriate technical expertise to meet strategic requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform basic or standard engineering analysis and provide recommendations associated with gas capacity requests, system operating procedures, equipment, and facility integrity assessments, leak prone pipes identification for replacement, system analysis and work plan development and reconciliation.
• Perform basic or standard engineering analysis/calculations and designs (e.g., site layout, piping design, material specification, etc..) associated with small scale complex projects and/or participate in large scale complex projects.
• Independently collate and analyze data within one area using pre-determined tools, methods, and formats to support the department’s decision-making process.  This includes geo-spatial analysis using available GIS data.
• Execute instructions and requests, plan and organize resources and make appropriate arrangements to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and in line with relevant policies and processes.
• Test and challenge existing procedures and highlight areas for improvement to ensure they are robust. Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid.
• Undertake specific tasks of varying complexity to support colleagues in the design of technical solutions.  Participate in providing responses to Information Requests from regulators during Rate Case filings.  Collaborate with Standard Design Engineering to ensure that work plans are executable.
• Build upon technical/professional skills within own area of specialism or of other processes to continually grow your personal contribution to the business. 
• Conduct specific projects within area of capability and perform engineering studies, analyses, and investigations, under supervision, in order to recommend corrective action in problem areas, or to prevent problems.
• Being receptive to change and willing to change ideas or opinions based on new information or contrary evidence.
• Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience and tailor message accordingly.
• Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
• Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly and conscientiously and 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

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, remaining calm and focused on the task at hand.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school. Professional experience will determine appropriate engineering position.  
• 2+ years of engineering experience required.
• PE license a plus
• Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standard 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 experience in a Project Management team environment.

More Information

Salary: 

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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