Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

Overview

Lead design and delivery of substation projects for transmission and distribution

Key Responsibilities

• substation design
• equipment procurement
• qa/qc
• drawing review
• engineering calculations
• construction support

Tasks

-Offer on-site and off-site construction support. -Support Project Manager, Procurement, Estimating and Construction, Process Improvement and other corporate initiatives. -Perform preliminary and detail design & engineering for transmission and distribution class substations up to 345kV AIS and GIS substations. Develop project scope and cost estimate documentation for the detail design. -Procurement of substation equipment including creating equipment specification, vendor outreach, RFP, proposal evaluation and make a recommendation, review vendor drawings, etc. -Perform QA/QC to ensure compliance with National Grid standards and specifications. -Perform drawing reviews. -Manage and work with MSA consultants ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved standards -Conduct project meetings with internal and external stakeholders. -Perform engineering calculations and studies as necessary to support project scope -Participate in incident analysis with identifying problems, investigation and engineering recommendations

Requirements

• substation
• problem solving
• 6 years
• office 365
• primavera
• bsee

What You Bring

-Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes. -Knowledge of the following is desired: Substation Equipment including Transformers, Breakers, Switches, Reclosers, Metal Clad Switchgear, etc. Substation construction and maintenance techniques, Electric utility operation practices, Preliminary Analysis including AC and DC sizing, Grounding and Lightning study analysis. -Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Minimum of 6 years work experience. -Demonstration of effective time management and task prioritization and capability to independently projects tasks and apply technical skills with minimal oversight -Proficient O365 Suites (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc.). -Demonstration of a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with a diverse group of personnel. Proven interpersonal and written communication skills. -Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. -A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program with an emphasis on Power Systems -Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards and existing electrical design codes including IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NESC and Building Code. -Knowledge or awareness with project schedule and management tool such as Primavera P6, MS Project and procore. -FE exam preferred. PE license is a plus. -Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.

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About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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