Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
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National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering for Northboro, Massachusetts.
Job Purpose
Provide protection engineering expertise and technical support to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of National Grid’s transmission and distribution systems. Responsibilities include protection coordination, fault analysis, relay settings development, system reviews, safety implementation, and participation in both small- and large-scale engineering projects.
Key Accountabilities
• Perform protection system design, coordination studies, and short-circuit analysis to identify issues and recommend corrective actions or preventive measures.
• Analyze system data using tools such as ASPEN, symmetrical component analysis, and manufacturer-specific software to support engineering decisions.
• Evaluate, select, and design protective relaying systems for substations and transmission lines.
• Develop and maintain protection design documentation in accordance with National Grid standards.
• Conduct relay coordination studies; design and review AC/DC schematics; and develop and issue relay settings for transmission lines, transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, and other equipment.
• Create and maintain standard protection philosophies, guidelines, and relay setting practices.
• Provide technical support for protection and control systems across all voltage levels within the transmission and distribution network.
• Support field personnel on design, operation, and maintenance of protection and control equipment.
• Perform arc flash studies and optimize relay settings to reduce incident energy while maintaining proper protection coordination; collaborate with project teams on long-term P&C system upgrades.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage and execute work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Protection engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
More Information
Salary - $156,000 - $183,000
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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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