Associate Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering

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National Grid is hiring a Associate Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering for Massachusetts. This is a Onsite Role - Must live within a commutable distance to Waltham, MA.

Job Purpose

Perform Transmission Planning functions within the Transmission Planning group responsible for New England. Establish transmission development/expansion plans for the optimized, safe and effective management of our transmission assets with respect to thermal (powerflow), stability, voltage, and short circuit requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct analytical studies for transmission system expansion, interconnection of new generation, and load to the transmission system. These analytical studies consider power system thermal, voltage, dynamic and short circuit performance as they relate to system reliability, economics, and operating flexibility.
• Perform thermal capability analysis (ratings) for transmission lines, power transformers, circuit breakers and switches. Develop equipment ratings and ensure compliance with applicable NERC/NPCC/ISO-NE standards.
• Perform all computer modeling (load flow, short circuit, dynamics) necessary to conduct power flow and stability studies for Transmission Planning as well as other National Grid engineering functions.
• Utilize a team approach to ensure consistent and thorough analysis in all Transmission Planning studies.
• Incorporate information from transmission asset management on equipment condition into planning studies to develop comprehensive area solutions.
• Document study findings in reports, prepare and defend recommendations in presentations to executives responsible for funding decisions.
• Present study reports and findings to the Independent System Operator - New England (ISO-NE) committees for various approvals.
• Represent National Grid interests on regional and local levels in various transmission planning working groups.
• Work in a project team environment interacting with individuals with various technical specialties and industry experience.
• Fulfill the role of a project sponsor during study phase of projects to ensure that projects are fully scoped in a timely manner.
• Resolve technical issues that may arise in different phases of a project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school required. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Electric Power Systems highly preferred.
• Knowledge of power systems strongly preferred including power system protection and reliability philosophy, three-phase power system theory/operation both static and dynamic, short circuit theory/application, motor and generation theory/application, reactive compensation theory.
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
• Some experience with power flow, short circuit and transient stability analyses preferred but not required.
• Work ethic that includes internal and external customer focus, flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand commercial aspects of transmission projects.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative an ability to interact with company personnel, external engineering firms, regulatory representatives, and ISO representatives in a positive, team building manner.

More Information

Salary - $98,000 - $115,000

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.