Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
About us
National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our Distribution Electric Control Center department in Northboro, MA.
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.
Job Purpose
The Flexible Connections Engineer supports and facilitates the development and implementation of National Grid’s Flexible Connections offerings, helping enable the efficient integration of renewable and flexible resources across the distribution network. This role partners with multiple groups to align activities, coordinate connection designs, resolve dependencies, and ensure flexible connections are implemented consistently and effectively within Massachusetts.
The engineer will engage directly with customers connecting under Flexible Connection offerings, aligning on technical requirements and design details while supporting successful execution. Through hands-on involvement in active projects, this role contributes practical insights and feedback to help refine Flexible Connection processes, improve customer experience, and strengthen program performance over time. The position emphasizes collaboration, applied engineering judgment, and continuous learning within a growing and evolving area of the electric grid.
Key Accountabilities
· Build on previously established project work and research to inform Flex offering capabilities & customer designs.
· Support customer teams to identify locations for flex offerings
· Engage with internal and external stakeholders for alignment on the incorporation of Flex connected sites.
· Supporting planning, design, and engineering teams in the analysis and implementation of projects.
· Work across multiple Flex connection projects to develop project schedules and collaborate with internal stakeholders and implementation teams.
· Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in order to share best practice and ensure efficient information sharing.
· Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve processes and applying internal and external best practices.
· Ensure compliant and high-quality working practices by promoting procedural best practices, maintaining strong internal and external networks, and supporting adherence to National Grid policies, regulatory requirements, and relevant health and safety standards.
Qualifications
· ABET accredited Bachelor of Engineering Degree required.
· Minimum of 4 years engineering experience required.
· Minimum of 2 year’s engineering experience working in the utility industry preferred.
· Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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Salary
$134k - $157k a year
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Flexible Connections is an exciting new program recently launched by our business, now entering its business-as-usual phase starting this fiscal year. This innovative initiative is unique within the utility industry and is not yet widely adopted.
We have an external website where customers can sign up and find detailed information about our ARI Flexibility offerings. Candidates are encouraged to explore this site to better understand the program and determine if this opportunity aligns with their interests before applying.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS - ACTIVE RESOURCE INTEGRATION (ARI) PROGRAM
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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.
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