Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

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National Grid is hiring a Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering for Massachusetts. This is a Onsite Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Northboro, MA. 

Job Purpose

As an Engineer in DC&I, you will be at the forefront of National Grid’s Grid Modernization initiatives, contributing to the specification, design, and implementation of advanced grid technologies across the distribution and sub-transmission systems. Your work will span evaluation of emerging technologies; equipment specification and selection; end-to-end solution design including validation and testing of advanced control systems; and development of custom control logic. You will advance automation systems such as FLISR, VVO/CVR, distribution fault locating, and other intelligent grid applications, while also supporting programming and integration of automation platforms, RTUs, and communication systems. In addition, you will play a key role in the development and deployment of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), DER gateway solutions, and related technologies that enable a more modern, flexible, and resilient grid.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the deployment, integration, and maintenance of DERMS platforms and DER Gateway solutions, enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable management and control of distributed energy resources.
• Develop, validate, and optimize Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO) and Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) schemes to improve grid efficiency and reliability.
• Evaluate new technologies, participate in equipment specification and selection, and perform end-to-end solution design, including validation and testing of advanced control systems.
• Advance automation systems (e.g., FLISR, fault location, auto-transfer, advanced protection schemes), program automation platforms, and integrate devices such as RTUs, reclosers, voltage regulators, and data concentrators.
• Support design, integration, and optimization of field area network communications using serial and ethernet-based devices.
• Work closely with SCADA/EMS and DSCADA/ADMS teams to integrate control systems and technologies into applications for system operators and engineers.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery of intelligent grid tools in line with Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) vision, standards, and policies. Build relationships with industry peers to stay current on technical innovations.
• Develop and implement methods to leverage new energy resources and demand response systems for day-to-day business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• Up to 2 years of related technical experience.
• Ability to innovate in planning and operating electric supply and distribution systems using advanced analytics and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of control system technologies, programming, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; able to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or holidays, nights, and weekends as required, including supporting assigned storm roles.
• Must be able to travel overnight outside the normal work area.

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