Engineer – Substation Electrical Job in Waltham 02453, Massachusetts US
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated Electrical Engineers who consistently seek personal challenges and professional rewards to join our Engineering Team.
We are a global services provider and have contributed to the growth of the Utilities and Energy industry worldwide.
National Grid leverages the skills and experience of all employees and our organizational culture inspires creativity in every employee.
As an Engineer for our Substation Electrical Team (located in Waltham, MA), you will be responsible for the following: · Develop scope, estimate and schedule for new electrical substations, electrical substation additions, and modifications of electrical substation facilities complying with National Grid safety, environmental, standards and policies.
· Develop conceptual substation layouts and one-line diagrams.
· Perform detailed engineering, specify and procure equipment.
· Perform QA/QC of engineering deliverables, including drawings, schematics, and calculations.
· Provide technical support to internal and external customers during the various phases of the project from concept through completion.
· Provide technical support for replacement of damaged/failed equipment.
· Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems, findings, and solutions.
· Determine safe and cost-effective solutions to design requirements.
· Manage consultants work ensuring: technical adequacy complying with National Grid standards.
· Develop and/or support standards and guidelines for substation design.
· Evaluate new substation technologies.
· Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time.
· Interact with legal and environmental groups for licensing/permitting process.
· Work in a Project Management team environment · Participate in quality and process improvement teams.
· May act in a lead role for project/work assignment by providing guidance and/or direction to junior level engineers.
· Travel required Qualifications: · A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school· PE registration preferred· About two plus years of relevant experience; positions available for higher level of experience.
· Valid drivers license· Mobility in and around a substation · Ability to manage several projects at one time· Trouble shooting/problem solving skills· Ability to formulate decisions with little supervisory input and exhibit sound judgment.
· Computer skills (analysis, special studies)· Application of substation apparatus· General understanding of construction methods· Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact and communicate (written and oral) with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive, team building manner· Proficient with ANSI, NESC, IEEE, NEC standards that apply to substation design, operation and maintenance.
· Knowledge of utility system practices, substation construction and maintenance techniques, protection operation and reliability philosophy, reactive compensation theory, 3-phase power system theory/operation both static and dynamic, AC and DC controls, local service, batteries, station automation, protection and communication schemes· Demonstrated successful capability in: people management, financial management, change management, commercial acumen and experience in contracts, proven strategic thinker, effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to senior managers, ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization and a track record of developing effective working relationships.
If you possess the job qualifications detailed above and wish to work as part of a team managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, we invite you to apply today for this position.
Engineer – Substation Electrical Job in Waltham 02453, Massachusetts US