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Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

Waltham, MA

Job Description

The Opportunity

Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people.

National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our engaged and collaborative NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team in Waltham, MA.

The Team

The NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team is responsible for the design of standard and complex natural gas distribution projects, west and south of Boston. Our team supports the design of gas main and service replacements, public works, reliability and growth projects.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

  • You'll be part of an engineering design project team to develop and manage all engineering aspects of gas distribution infrastructure projects.
  • Acting as a technical subject matter expert (SME), based on level of experience, you'll develop unique engineering designs for gas distribution projects.
  • You'll manage external engineering design firms to ensure all design work is performed in accordance with company and industry standards, within budget and on schedule.
  • You will produce construction drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with company standards for gas distribution designs.
  • You'll prioritize work and manage multiple, internal and external stakeholders, projects within budget and time constraints, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders.
  • You'll assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome.
  • You'll also implement change control procedures to track design changes instituted by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result from the proposed change.

About You

  • You'll have earned an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
  • You'll have at least two (2) years of experience in civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, plumbing or a similar focus
  • You'll have AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience matching your years of employment
  • You'll have earned your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • A valid driver's license is also required

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Salary

$103,000 - $118,560 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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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The Opportunity

Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people.

National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our engaged and collaborative NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team in Waltham, MA.

The Team

The NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team is responsible for the design of standard and complex natural gas distribution projects, west and south of Boston. Our team supports the design of gas main and service replacements, public works, reliability and growth projects.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

  • You'll be part of an engineering design project team to develop and manage all engineering aspects of gas distribution infrastructure projects.
  • Acting as a technical subject matter expert (SME), based on level of experience, you'll develop unique engineering designs for gas distribution projects.
  • You'll manage external engineering design firms to ensure all design work is performed in accordance with company and industry standards, within budget and on schedule.
  • You will produce construction drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with company standards for gas distribution designs.
  • You'll prioritize work and manage multiple, internal and external stakeholders, projects within budget and time constraints, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders.
  • You'll assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome.
  • You'll also implement change control procedures to track design changes instituted by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result from the proposed change.

About You

  • You'll have earned an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
  • You'll have at least two (2) years of experience in civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, plumbing or a similar focus
  • You'll have AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience matching your years of employment
  • You'll have earned your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • A valid driver's license is also required

More Information

#LI-AP1 #LI-Hybrid

Salary

$103,000 - $118,560 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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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About National Grid

National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed. 

National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales. 

In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts. 

National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.

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