Manager, Electrical Planning and Design

About us

National Grid is hiring a Manager for our Protection Policy and Compliance department in Syracuse, NY                                           

 

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

Responsible for leading and developing a team of Engineers performing protection compliance activities and standards development/maintenance. Interface with leadership across Engineering, Operations, IT, and the Control Center to meet National Grid’s regulatory compliance. Engage key stakeholders to ensure adherence to National Grids compliance and support the delivery of the capital program.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for overseeing the team’s overall performance including compliance requirements, capital project support, and regulatory support.  
• Manage the National Grid Strategy associated with our compliance of NERC Protection Reliability Standards.
• Support New York ISO protection initiative, including but not limited to the New York State Phasor Measurement Unit System (PMU). 
• Manage the National Grid Strategy associated with both our current cyber security compliance and all future cyber security needs. 
• Develop and Manage the National Grid future strategy associated with substation remote access.
• Conduct monthly one on one meetings, formal quarterly reviews, and end of year performance reviews with team
• Hiring, orientating, training, mentoring, and developing of the team.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Engineering, Operations, IT, and the Control Centers.
• Maintain knowledge of the engineering process, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.  

 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Strong ability to lead and motivate team of direct reports.
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively problem solve challenges presented.
• Excellent leadership skills and highly motivated.
• Organized with an ability to understand project drivers and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively.
• Ability to drive teamwork in a collaborative, matrix organization.
• Ability to work independently and empowered to make decisions to drive progress

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in an Engineering or Cyber Security related discipline. 
• Knowledge of and experience with electric power facilities with particular emphasis on protection and control systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Cyber Security is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with NERC PRC standards is preferred.
• Demonstrate experience and ability to plan, direct, and execute technical work.
• Knowledge of and experience with protection and control devices is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and work on a wide variety of tasks concurrently. Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of people internal and external to the company handling a variety of problems and demands.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.

 

More Information

Salary: $147,000 - $173,000

 

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