Lead Engineer, Mechanical & Materials

About us

National Grid’s Connect 21 strategy is to design, build, and operate efficient energy systems for the 21st century digital economy. Recognizing that renewable energy and our existing generating assets play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, National Grid Generation is implementing new technologies that will allow us to meet the future energy needs of customers while supporting environmental compliance.

National Grid Generation owns and operates 3,800 megawatts (MW) of steam and combustion turbine units on Long Island. Generation is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of these units.   Generation is a fully integrated organization with operating and support services capabilities.  The Power Engineering Department (PED) within Generation develops engineered solutions for the steam and combustion turbine units and works closely with power plant and support services personnel during the engineering and construction phases of specific projects. PED is also actively involved with new project development including, but not limited to, utility scale battery storage, solar and simple cycle combustion turbine generators. The Power Engineering Dept. (PED) is a multi-disciplined team of engineers who are self-directed and empowered to develop and implement solutions on a wide range of Generation and Corporate initiatives.  PED Engineers have project ownership from inception through operation.  PED is proud of how the organization engineers solutions, embraces new technologies and collaborates with others to provide successful projects.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Mechanical/Materials Engineer for our Hicksville, NY location

Job Purpose

This engineering position will support both internal and external teams working on new energy projects and improvements to our existing fleet of steam and combustion turbine units. This role involves inspecting and evaluating power boilers, pressure vessels, process tanks, high-energy piping systems, and other mechanical components.

The engineer will assess and implement upgrades as part of capital improvement and maintenance programs. Responsibilities include mechanical design evaluations, material analysis, cost/benefit and risk assessments, and performance reviews. The role also includes project engineering, design, and management duties, along with the development of mechanical specifications, standards, and procedures.

This position is a key contributor to our asset management and technology modernization efforts.

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to the Reliability Engineering Manager, PED.
• Conduct mechanical root cause failure analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage condition assessments of high-energy piping, boiler components, pressure vessels, and mechanical systems.
• Apply mechanical analysis techniques to evaluate system performance.
• Serve as project engineer and/or project manager for capital equipment upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot field installations.
• Perform engineering calculations in compliance with current codes and industry standards.
• Develop mechanical specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare material and service cost estimates.
• Conduct field surveys to support design development and verify as-built conditions.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum experience in power plant engineering or related fields.
• Experience with material testing and failure analysis
• Experience inspecting piping and structural installations.
• Proficiency in welding technologies and repair welding procedure development.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards:
  • National Board Codes
  • ASME Sections I, II, V, VIII, IX, and B31.1
  • API 650 and 653
• Experience with power generation equipment and support systems.
• Background in project cost/benefit and risk analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering.
• NYS Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.
• Ability to work in a power plant environment.
• Energetic, creative, and committed to innovation and goal achievement.
• Self-starter with strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Analytical thinker with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively on multiple high-visibility projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Safety-conscious with the ability to identify hazards and implement safeguards.