Senior Designer, Drafting and Designing

The Opportunity

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National Grid is hiring a Senior Designer, Electrical Planning and Design, for its Intelligent Subs Design & Standards division in Northborough, Massachusetts. This is a hybrid role -in office approximately 2 times a week, sometimes more, plus storm duty. US Colleagues must reside within our existing footprint, which includes contiguous states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont).

Job Purpose

This role works as part of a team to review, update, and develop 3D modeling using Bentley Microstation software for use on capital projects. This position will be utilizing leading edge technology, and drive change within the organization. It is the opportunity to be part of a team involved in the development and implementation of an intelligent substation design workspace.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for BIM (Building Information Modelling); will facilitate collaboration between National Grid's design team, and the contractor team. You will be responsible for overseeing the production of  the 3D models that will be used to drive efficiencies in creation of Substation design drawings for capital projects.
• Oversee LIDAR and Matterport Scans of Substations.
• In conjunction with engineers, develop and maintain systems, models and procedures in order to support design solutions that will enhance efficiency and operability.
• Provide technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, and Operations.
• Prepare and contribute to the development, technical content and implementation of National Grid’s Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines, and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Attend and participate in conferences and seminars in relation to new technologies, and industry standards to ensure the substation standards are up to date on technology, fostering future adaption and expansion.
• Oversee and review consultants' work under a master service agreement, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy in respect to the 3D modeling. 
• Work in a matrixed team environment and promote team effectiveness by providing technical guidance and coaching, communicating expectations to the team and delegating assignments.
• Mentor and train designers and others on the 3D & Intelligent design. 

About You

• Associates degree in Electrical / Civil / Structural Engineering or Electrical / Civil / Structural Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school (with knowledge of power systems preferred).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in an engineering field (preferably related to power systems, or substation engineering design).
• Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time under budget and time constraints.
• Ability to apply technical expertise to complex issues.
• Proficient with MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SAP, ProjectWise and/or other similar software tools.
• Technically proficient within detailed design and analysis.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Information Seeking: Establishes the facts by digging deeper, asking probing questions and challenging initial responses from different sources to ensure designs are fit for purpose.
• Customer Orientation: Takes a pro-active approach by constantly reviewing standards and specifications and ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet current requirements.

Your Rewards

Salary:  $91,000 -107,000

 

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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