Principal Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

About us

National Grid is hiring a Principal QC Electrical Engineer in the Substation Engineering & Design department 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.

The NY Substation Engineering & Design department is committed to delivering on our promises and producing the highest quality substation designs. In this role you will improve the design quality, ensure consistent implementation of standard designs, and play a key role in developing & mentoring our team members

Job Purpose

Provide independent, thorough quality checks of substation drawings and associated deliverables to support substation capital improvement and construction projects. Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering standard documents and standard design templates, provide on‑site field support when required, and deliver training, mentorship, and professional development for electrical designers and engineers. Collaborate with multi‑discipline engineering and design teams to meet project milestones for work ranging from upgrades to existing substations to new greenfield builds. Substations range from large transmission facilities to small distribution substations up to and including 345kV.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform independent substation drawing quality checks to support substation construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance, 1 on 1 support, and mentorship & coaching to electrical designers & engineers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups including but not limited to, Options Solution Engineering, Protection Engineering, Controls & Integration Engineering, Intelligent Substation Design & Standards, and Substation Engineering & Design.
• Develop & lead technical training for electrical designers & engineers.
• Review engineering calculations and studies (grounding, AC & DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, rigid bus design, etc.) to support projects.
• Assist the Intelligent Substation Design & Standards department in the development and continuous improvement of substation standard designs & templates and standard engineering documents.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical challenges, investigative findings, and recommended solutions.
• Support field operations and engineering teams during construction and emergent issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience related to electrical substation design, with consideration of a combination of lesser years and post graduate education credentials.
  • Or minimum 14 years’ work experience related to electrical substation design with professional engineering license.
• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program is required.
• A Master of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering and / or a PE License is preferred.
• Knowledge in Bentley Microstation and ProjectWise.
• Coursework related to three-phase AC power, transformers, and electrical machines.
• Expert knowledge on industry standards and codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, etc.)
• Excellent oral & written communication skills including the ability to teach others and communicate effectively both internally & externally to the department.
• Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.

More Information

Salary: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD annually
*Final salary to commensurate with experience

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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