Designer (Electrical Planning and Design Engineering), Electrical Engineering

Overview

Design and maintain transmission line drawings, support projects and field work

Key Responsibilities

• technology adoption
• drawing production
• as-built records
• work orders
• design development
• materials coordination

Tasks

-Work collaboratively with diverse project teams including Project Management, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate. -Investigate the adoption of new and innovative technologies. -Prepare, maintain, and revise drawings throughout the project lifecycle. Examples include plan drawings, cross-sections, staking diagrams, phasing diagrams, hardware/structure/foundation details. -Work with Engineers and undertake tasks of varying complexity. -Assist in varying capacities during storm/major event restoration activities. -Develop as-built records. -Support the Inspection and Maintenance Program. Tasks include initiating, tracking, and closing work orders as well as preparing Design and Closeout Packages as necessary. -Produce designs based on applicable design codes, engineering procedures, and sound safety practices. -Support permitting efforts. -Occasionally inspect assets and collect information in the field. -Specify, order, and coordinate material delivery (inventory and purchase orders). -Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid and our customers.

Requirements

• pls cadd
• maximo
• esri gis
• autocad
• civil engineering degree
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements. -Knowledge of National Grid's business operations. -Transmission design tools: PLS CADD, PLS POLE, MAXIMO, and STORMS -Working knowledge of ESRI/GIS. -Associate or Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering / Technology or Drafting. -Fundamentals of civil engineering -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). -Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Experience with drafting software including: AutoCAD and MicroStation -2 or more years professional experience in an engineering field, preferably transmission line engineering. -Tools and techniques to develop drawings

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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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