Lead Engineer, Gas Asset Engineering

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.

Are you an experienced engineer with a solid background in gas distribution networks? Do you have high expertise in gas asset engineering and field experience?

If so, then keep reading because we are seeking a LEAD ENGINEER for our Gas Engineering Team. This position is located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

It's an in the field (30%) and in the office (70%) type of role. A valid driver's license is required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

Job Purpose

Provide engineering decision-making abilities for the development and maintenance of the Gas Distribution network. Ensure all proper materials are available and all federal, state, and local codes are adhered to.

This is a highly visible role.

Key Accountabilities

• Interface externally with major industrial and commercial customers, as well as major residential developers, local inspection and approval authorities, and other external bodies.
• Responsible for providing clear and concise construction standards, code-compliant procedures, safe work methods, and cost-effective materials and equipment for enterprise-wide application.
• Perform new material evaluation and acceptance to provide enterprise-wide support in the implementation of best practices, consolidation of inventory, reduction in material cost, and enhancement of long-term system integrity of the gas network.
• Provide effective and timely technical support to the gas operations organizations and process owners in the implementation of incident investigation and process audits recommendations by visiting each operating area regularly.
• Provide technical support to Procurement, Inventory Management, and MEQIP organization in bid evaluation, inventory value reduction efforts, and standardization of materials across the enterprise.

Supervisory / Interpersonal Experience Required

• Stakeholder Management experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders (both internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable giving clear direction and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline, and at least 5 years of engineering experience are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local gas distribution and transmission codes and standards is required.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ANSI, ASME, API, and various industry standards is required.
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

More Information

Salary : $130,000 - $153,000

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

This position has a career path that 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.

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