Associate Engineer (Fleet), Logistics and Transport

About us

National Grid is hiring an Associate Engineer for our Operations Support Logistics - Fleet department in Syracuse, NY or NorthBorough, 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 Associate Engineer within the Fleet Asset and Performance department is responsible for delivering engineering support and guidance across all phases of the company’s fleet vehicle and equipment lifecycle, including:

• Asset replacement planning
• Vehicle and equipment sourcing and acquisition
• Incident Analysis
• Asset disposal
• Asset performance

National Grid’s Fleet Engineers serve as the primary contact and liaison for our partners in Fleet, our internal customers in Operations, procurement, manufacturers and suppliers on matters concerning vehicle specifications within the scope of role assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for planning and managing the vehicle and equipment replacement program and vehicle & equipment acquisition process.
• Liaison with Fleet Procurement for vehicle and equipment sourcing process.
• Interpret and evaluate vendor bids.
• Develop and maintain specifications for fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Serve as liaison and primary contact for fleet, internal customers, procurement, manufacturers and suppliers for vehicle specifications within scope.
• Participate in vehicle and equipment committee teams in the development and improvement of fleet standards, guidelines and specifications.
• Responsible for research of new vehicle technology; EV, PHEV, hydrogen, fuel cell, etc. to continuously improve against the company’s greenhouse gas strategy and meet future emission requirements.
• Assist in the development of maintenance service schedules & procedures according to manufacturer guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor manufacturer vendor performance, ensure company expectations & order details are being met, correct deficiencies.
• Perform field analysis of equipment defects and accident investigations.
• Support development of technical service bulletins and communicate to fleet services and field.
• Maintain working knowledge of environmental, state, and federal compliance regulations and assure compliance.
• Coordinate and perform compliance review and acceptance testing at vendor facilities and in the field.
• Develop purchase and acceptance test specifications in compliance with current D.O.T., O.S.H.A., ANSI, SAE, FMVSS and other Federal and State Safety and/or engineering guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstration of creativity, foresight and engineering judgment in anticipating and solving engineering problems.
• Ability to translate technical expertise into layman terms for interaction with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving history.

More Information

Salary:

Upstate NY: $64,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
MA: $72,000.00 - $84,000.00 USD annually

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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