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National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our Gas Operations Engineering department in Waltham, MA.

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 Pressure Regulation Engineering Group is committed to developing and implementing strategic plans for managing the pressure regulating facilities, pipeline heaters, and system automation equipment throughout the MA service territories. We sponsor and execute a risk-based capital program to replace or rebuild stations, heaters, and telemetry equipment. We also provide engineering excellence in planning, scoping, and selecting technology-based solutions to extend the life and enhance the reliability of these critical assets.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that risks for Pressure Regulation assets are being identified and addressed
• Deliver informed, authoritative technical asset plans for maintenance and capital investment in order to improve business performance in the medium term (up to five years), including accurate high-level estimates
• Translate pressure regulation infrastructure requirements into clearly defined business cases, budgets, and an assessment of the impact on rate case development and risks to facilitate the planning process and develop strategies to mitigate risk
• Carry out significant field work and investigation to evaluate asset conditions and workclosely with Instrumentationand Regulation (I&R) in the development of the asset management programs
• Plan, manage and work with Project Engineering and l&R to implement pressure regulating facilities to maintain a reliable network and ensure potential hazards are managed safely and effectively

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Project Management experience managing against fixed timescales and budgets.
• Stakeholder Management experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders (both internal and external).

Qualifications

* ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is required

* 6+ years of experience in an engineering role or gas industry experience is required

* Strong collaboration, time management, and computer skills required

* Valid driver's license is required

* EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred

* Previous gas transmission and distribution planning experience utilizing Synergi hydraulic software, or similar, is preferred

.Proven ability to work independently with minimal management direction for all projects and groups of projects

More Information

Salary

$XX - $XX a year

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.