Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering
N Syracuse, NY, US, 13212
About us
National Grid is hiring an Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering in Syracuse, 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
Gas Engineering Design is responsible for the design of standard and complex gas distribution projects allowing for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. Distribution specifically supports the design of main and service replacement, reliability, and growth. The engineer position is within a progression to develop into a technical subject matter expert for natural gas system design.
Key Accountabilities
- Facilitate, coordinate, and organize a program of gas distribution projects relating to the gas systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- Make authoritative technical recommendations to provide design solutions that are of appropriate quality and level of detail throughout design and construction.
- Accountable that designs meet all engineering best practices, meets all National Grid, State, and Federal Standards.
- Perform design quality peer reviews.
- Prepare and manage state and local permit applications.
- Assist in the training of Engineers within the department on Distribution Engineering.
- Commitment to Safety as a core value.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is required. At least 2 years of engineering, design, or project management experience.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred.
- An advanced degree and/or certification is desirable but not required.
- Experience in the application of design and construction standards, engineering drawings, and underground construction methods and procedures.
- Technical knowledge of natural gas system design and operations including natural gas industry codes and regulations, engineering and environmental codes and standards.
- Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.
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Salary - $88,000 - $104,000 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.
Nearest Major Market: Syracuse