Senior Engineer, Electricity Network Control Engineering
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National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer, Electricity Network Control Engineering for Massachusetts. This is a Onsite Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Northboro, MA.
Job Purpose
National Grid is looking for an Engineer to join our Network Control Modernization team. If you’re interested in working on cutting-edge energy technology, shaping the future of the grid, and making a real impact on millions of customers, this role is for you!
Why Join Us?
• Work with advanced technology that powers the future of energy.
• Be part of a collaborative, diverse team where your ideas matter.
• Grow your career in an exciting, evolving industry with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
Key Accountabilities
As part of our team, you’ll help manage the electric distribution system, ensuring power is delivered safely and efficiently to over 2 million customers in Massachusetts. Your work will support outage management, grid automation, and integration of new energy technologies like solar and battery storage.
Your Impact:
• Become a go-to expert in our Distribution SCADA – a key tool for keeping the grid running smoothly.
• Lead projects to enhance grid operations, integrating new data sources like smart meters and mobile workforce tools.
• Work on real-time power system challenges by analyzing how renewable energy, electric vehicles, and storage technologies impact the grid.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and industry leaders to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by attending conferences, networking, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who is curious, problem-solving, and ready to grow. If you don’t meet every qualification below but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
Must-Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) from an ABET-accredited program
• At least 5 years of experience in the electric power industry or working with electric operations
• Familiarity with power systems engineering (substations, distribution planning, load flow analysis)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills—you’ll work with different teams across the company
Nice-to-Haves (but not required!):
• Experience with ADMS, SCADA, or Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar and batteries. (Hitachi experience is a plus)
• Passion for clean energy, sustainability, and new technology
• Agil Project Management familiarity (Jira application)
• Familiarity with GIS, process updates and records/database maintenance
More Information
Salary - $126,000 - $148,000
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.
Nearest Major Market: Worcester