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National Grid is hiring an Associate Engineer, Gas Asset Engineering for our NY Gas Operations Engineering department in Melville, 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 put 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

 

 

Perform day to day operations related to analyzing gas capacity requests (GCR) and system operating procedure (SOP). Ability to communicate effectively with peers and more experienced engineers. Support all stakeholders like Gas System Operations, Long Term Planning, Instrumentation & Regulation and Field Operations. Provide emergency support as needed.

 

 

Key Accountabilities

 

 

• Prepare engineering studies and computerized network analyses utilizing DNV Synergi gas network software to determine the capability of National Grid’s US gas infrastructure to deliver gas to its customers under normal, contingency and peak conditions.
• Perform studies of proposed system expansion with consideration given to service reliability, safety, system operation and engineering economics.  This includes the preparation of reports covering recommended and alternate plans to satisfy load growth and reliable system operation.
• Monitor, investigate and analyze the capability of the gas system to meet customer loads.  Provide operational assistance and recommendations to Instrumentation & Regulation, Gas Control, and Gas Supply in analyzing peak and contingency conditions.  Analyze and monitor the gas distribution system performance to recommend corrective action, identify trends and continuously improve the reliability of the system.
• Analyze Gas Capacity Request’s (GCR’s) to determine the ability of the gas system to supply new customer loads.  This includes reviewing and providing instructions for main/service sizing and main routing to supply large commercial, industrial and power generation loads.
• Coordinate required work with other planned system work when practical to maximize the benefits and/or minimize total capital expenditures.
• Review System Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for temperature restrictions and jumper bypass sizing.
• Provide emergency support for Gas Control and Field Operations, including off-hour (on-call) coverage based on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to work and build relationships with key stakeholders and with other departments.

 

Qualifications

 

 

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is a minimum requirement with good Engineering background. 
• Gas network modelling knowledge utilizing DNV software Synergi gas is preferable but not required.
• Proficient in other computer software (MS Office, ArcGIS) is preferable but not required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Gas Utility business.
• Able to communicate well with all the stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to coordinate and work on special projects from sponsorship through execution.
• Knowledge of safety policy and potential hazards of the gas distribution network is desirable.

 

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Downstate NY Salary: $99,000 - $118,000 a year

 

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

 

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