Manager, Gas Construction and Maintenance Engineering

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 12, 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 usTake the first step into Engineering management! Lead and mentor a team of engineers while using your PE to review and stamp gas distribution designs.
National Grid is hiring a PE/Team Lead, Gas Construction & Maintenance Engineering for our NE Gas Engineering Design 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 PurposeNE Gas Engineering Design is responsible for the design of standard and complex gas projects allowing for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. The PE/Team Lead position is a technical subject matter expert for natural gas system design. Distribution specifically supports the design of main and service replacement, public works, reliability and growth.
Key AccountabilitiesPosition Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Manage a small group of engineers responsible to provide gas engineering and design for distribution projects in New England
• Establish and lead engineering design project teams to develop and manage all engineering aspects of a project
• Perform design quality reviews of distribution projects and certify/seal with Professional Engineer stamp
• Work collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints
• Assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome
• Support change control procedures as necessary to track design changes instituted by field operations and identify any associated risks that may result
  Qualifications
  • ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline required, position aligns closest to mechanical or civil engineering discipline
  • MA PE license or comity required
  • 6+ years of experience in an engineering role required
  • Gas specific design or construction (operations) experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license required
    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.
    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.

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