Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

As part of National Grid s continued commitment to safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason can request a reasonable accommodation. About us Looking for a chance to use your engineering knowledge AND your communication skills? In this Engineering role, you ll work with NYC agencies to bridge construction conflicts, solve problems and develop collaborative relationships. National Grid is hiring an Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering for our NY Public Works and City State Construction department in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. This is a Hybrid position.
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 This position builds relationships and works with various NYC agencies to foster open and pro-active communication regarding NYC agency construction plans and National Grid s capital work plans in the public works arena.
Key Accountabilities Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Establish and maintain relationships with all parties including NYC agencies, internal stakeholders and third-party engineers, provide updates, organize and attend alignment meetings, scope review and coordination meetings when required
• Coordinate engineering design and project planning services to ensure that construction projects are effectively specified and estimated prior to handover to City State Construction or Field Operations
• Review and develop NYC contracts, construction plans and identify scope to eliminate or minimize present and future conflicts
• Track and organize NYC construction against capital work across multiple disciplines within National Grid
• Perform regular construction site visits to assist in the resolution of engineering and construction issues
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university required
  • 3+ years of related engineering experience required
  • 1+ years of experience involving the technical analysis of gas networks preferred
  • 1+ year of experience with NYC planning processes and the different working practices between each authority within assigned region preferred
  • 1+ year of experience with contract terms and regulations affecting public works preferred
  • 1+ year of gas industry construction standards and procedures preferred
  • 1+ year of experience with NYC construction standards and procedures preferred
  • Valid driver s license required
    Salary$93,000 - $131,000 a yearThis 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.

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