Lead Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our Electrical Planning and Design department in Brooklyn, 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

The Telecom Engineering team is responsible for the engineering, design, and implementation of cost-effective and reliable telecommunications solutions that align with National Grid’s telecom policies, processes, procedures, standards, and overall network strategy. These solutions play a critical role in supporting the construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of National Grid’s electric and gas delivery networks.

The scope of this role includes the development and implementation of private radio networks, fiber optic networks, microwave systems, smart grid communications, and leased wired and wireless telecom services. The engineering and integration of these telecom systems are essential for maintaining the efficiency, security, and reliability of National Grid’s infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop both non-complex and complex telecommunications projects based on a Complexity score.
• Analyze telecommunications requirements, evaluate available solutions, provide recommendations, and oversee the implementation of approved solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize existing process flow walk-in projects into the work plan portfolio
• For Non-complex projects:
  • Work with Telecom Engineering to outsource engineering
  • Coordinate with Resource Planning or Project Management to implement the construction
• For Complex Projects:
  • Based upon the project need craft the 4.1 Project Book identifying the robust business case and Need for undertaking the project
  • If necessary, present the calculated project complexity at the Complexity Scoring meeting
  • Review the Project Book finding, recommendations, Options, Preferred Option with Management and co-workers
  • Determine Options cost using standardized methods
  • Finalize the Project Book and Checklist and present to Senior Management to meet or exceed established milestones
• Update the forecast file as needed
• Use strategic asset management fundamentals and techniques to prioritize assets and identify risks per applicable options
• Employ Whole Life Costing fundamentals to compare options when requested
• Assist during Rate Case Filings in the preparation of Project Data Sheets (PDS) PDS’s contain an overview of the upcoming project, budget, and schedule.  Assist in response to Staff Information Requests (IR’s) as needed
• Review 4.2 Options Solutions Engineering reports for inclusion of Gate A proposed project scope
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Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Experience building and maintaining a network of relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10 plus years of Telecommunication experience with a regional or national telecommunication company
• Must have a minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Computer Programming experience recommended.
• Must have Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate.
• Be capable of obtaining NERC CIP security clearance with the associated background search (social security verification and seven-year criminal history check)
• Complete NERC CEII training within the first few w