Lead Substation Civil/Structural Engineer

About us
National Grid is seeking a Substations Civil/Structural Lead Engineer for a position within the Option Solution Engineering Department location in Syracuse, 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 puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
Job Purpose
Option Solution Engineering designs projects that improve the reliability of the high-voltage electric system for our customers. Our team has a process driven and self-directed culture, solving diverse technical challenges for large, complex, multi-year projects. We investigate new, innovative solutions for a wide variety of projects. Option Solution Engineering ensures safe and reliable Electric transmission and distribution system with a focus on low-cost fit for purpose solution to serve our customers and communities now and in the future.
Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for substation technical support which may include the review of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings and equipment specifications. Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations and Construction.
• Lead the development of technical content and implementation of National Grid's Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards, guidelines and procedures; identify risks and put in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Guides and informs on the development, enhancement, and refinement of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a routine basis.
• Extensive and significant knowledge of one field of civil or structural engineering or broad technical depth in multiple related fields.
• Assist other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development and updating of standards.
• Ability to interpret and adapt relevant industry best practices, standards and legislation for the benefit of the Company.
• Resolve technical issues that may arise in updating and development of standards.
• Work in a matrixed team environment and promote team effectiveness by providing technical guidance and coaching and communicating expectations to the team.
• Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time under budget and time constraints.
• Ability to perform and check complex calculations and studies (steel structures, concrete foundations, etc.) to support substation projects.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
• Support Project Manager and Project Management Processes.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and other personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of National Grid's business operations, company policies and practices. Knowledge of division policies, processes and fields of work.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Able to motivate, counsel, coach, and develop direct reports and others.
• Experience establishing clearly defined goals and standards of employee performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering or Civil / Structural Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school with familiarity of substation equipment.
• Professional Engineering License in New York State preferred.
• Master's degree in civil or structural engineering desirable.
• Minimum of ten years of experience without PE license or eight years with PE license (requirement may also be reduced with appropriate advanced degrees in engineering).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with Sharepoint, SAP, STAAD, Bentley Microstation, AUTO-CAD, Primavera, Cascade and/or other similar software tools desirable.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, and others in a positive, team building manner.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current civil and structural engineering design codes including but not limited to: substation construction and maintenance practices, electric utility practices, substation materials and equipment, ASCE, ACI, SEI, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEC, NESC Codes, and NYS Building Code.
• Strong leadership skills (qualified candidates must be capable of directing, supervising, coaching, developing, mentoring and training staff).
• Demonstrate excellent time management and prioritization skills on large scale projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record that meets National Grid's Safe Driver Policy.

More Information
Salary
$118,000- $139,000 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.