Lead Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

About Us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our NY Gas Asset Management & Engineering department in Syracuse, NY.

(Hybrid)

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.

Responsible for the engineering, design, and technical oversight of telemetry, instrumentation, and control systems for natural gas facilities.

- Perform instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering and design for natural gas construction projects which may include regulator station, gate stations, large metering, natural gas heaters, and remote operated equipment.

- Develop, design, and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) control schemes for remote terminal units (RTUs) including flow switching, metering, remote loading, flow control, pressure control, burner control, and telecommunications.

- Prepare detailed design specifications, material lists, and requisitions to support project execution.

- Read, review, redline, and design P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.

- Collaborate with Gas System Operator and CNI to develop telemetry systems for gas assets using control room management techniques.

- Provide expertise to field crews constructing, calibrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting equipment such as RTUs, water bath heaters, dryline heaters, and gas analyzers.

- Incorporate applicable standards, procedures, and State/Federal statutory requirements into gas system designs.

- Interpret and incorporate corporate process safety procedures. Act as subject matter expert in process hazard analysis design reviews for regulator stations and natural gas heaters.

- Compile and review as-built documentation for accuracy and incorporation into mapping and document management systems.

- Participate and/or lead inter-regional projects activities. This may require travel outside of assigned service territories.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science Degree from an ABET-accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering program or similar.

- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar is preferred.

- At least 5 years of I&C engineering design is required.

- Professional Engineering license (NYS preferred) or the ability to obtain within 3 years.

- Commitment to safety as a core value.

- Experience in the application of design and construction standards, engineering drawings, and procedures.

- Experience in the application of I&C systems for natural gas applications.

- Technical knowledge of natural gas system design and operations including natural gas industry codes and regulations, grounding, corrosion, and AC mitigation preferred.

- Knowledge of National Electrical Code, hazardous area classification, PHMSA, and applicable State regulations.

- Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.

More Information

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.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.