National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Engineer (Transmission Planning) for a company recognized as a leader in the utilities industry

OCCUPATION:
Electrical/Electronics Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to work within our Transmission Planning, Process and Policy organization.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the critical evaluation of analytical studies for transmission system expansion, interconnection of new generation and load to the transmission system.  These analytical studies will involve power system thermal, voltage, and reactive behavior, as well as transient, dynamic, harmonic, and short circuit performance as they relate to system reliability, economics and operating flexibility.  The selected engineer will evaluate study findings and recommendations in preparation for presentation to the Asset Management Investment Committee and evaluate processes relative to studies, work flow, and technical evaluations. 

The selected candidate will develop and implement policies and procedures relative to Transmission Planning.  In addition, you will develop instructional material and provide training.  Occasional travel will be required in this position as you will be asked to represent National Grid USA interests on national, regional and local levels in various transmission planning and operations working groups/committees
 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required with a minimum of five (5) years of experience; Master's Degree in Electrical Power Systems or other advanced engineering or management degrees highly desired.

·         Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in load flow, stability, and short circuit analysis highly desired.

·         Proficiency in MSOffice (Word and Excel) required.

·         Proficiency in MSOffice Access desired.

·         Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written documents required.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

·         Experience with the Northeast Power Coordinating Council, NY ISO, or ISO-NE working groups, task forces or committees desired.

·         Experience with NERC Standards desired.


 

If you possess the job qualifications details above and have a work ethic that includes internal and external customer focus, flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this position.

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