Principal Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

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National Grid is hiring a Principal Engineer for our NE Gas Engineering Design department in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid role with approximately 1-2 days in the office.  A hybrid worker should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to their assigned primary office.

Job Purpose

The NE Gas Engineering Pressure Regulation Design team is responsible for the engineering and design of pressure regulator stations & vaults, including various overpressure protection methods such as gas regulators and relief valves.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide PE (Professional Engineer) oversight on a number of pressure regulation projects, including PE stamping of deliverables.
• Provide gas engineering and design expertise, develop project scopes and progress internal design and engineering on a range of small- and large-scale projects
• Develop P&IDs, flow diagrams, calculations, general layouts and other design drawings required for the construction and completion of various projects
• Supporting Engineering Managers, Team Leads and other engineers.
• Provide project management, direct oversight, supervision and review of  design drawings where work is being completed by our external consultants

Qualifications

• PE Engineer required. Ability to become MA PE certified if PE is with another state
• 10+ years engineering experience required
• Experienced knowledge of piping, valves and control valves preferred
• Excellent coordination skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to progress and move projects forward when data and information is incomplete. 
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal management direction for all projects

More Information

Salary: $145,000 - $170,000

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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