Designer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

About us

National Grid is hiring a Designer for our National Grid's Asset Engineering department on Long Island, 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 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.

Job Purpose

The primary role for this position will be to provide drafting services in support in National Grid's Asset Engineering Department.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordination with Design Engineers for preparation of project design drawings through the use of computer aided design software. Personnel will need to be knowledgeable in preparing designs in 2d and 3d, as necessary for multi discipline collaboration.
• Apply recommended practices, industry codes, standards, and regulations as required toward work assignments.
• Drafting design drawings / details for civil, mechanical and electrical projects and other design activities related to capital projects for LNG, CNG, gas transmission, and pressure regulation system.
• Interface with other gas organizations to prepare working drawings for information gathering and facilitate other drafting of designs as necessary.
• Provide support during construction and start-up of projects and assistance to operating departments and engineers as required
• Responsible for working with the design team to perform drafting duties of capital project historical records(as builts) for multiple gas assets.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is required with 0 to 3 years of engineering, design experience. Working knowledge with the Autodesk suite of design software is a requirement.
• A strong sense of organization and drafting techniques in adherence with industry standards is required. Understanding of piping systems and civil designs such as site development, maintenance and protection of traffic, etc., is preferred

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Downstate NY Salary : $101,000 - $119,000 a year

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.

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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.