National Grid

Engineer (Electrical Asset Management), Electrical Engineering

National Grid$109K — $128K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET-accredited program
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the electric power industry
  • Understanding of power systems engineering including substations and distribution planning
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

  • Become an expert in Distribution SCADA to support grid operations
  • Update the DSCADA database and commission new equipment
  • Lead projects integrating new data sources for grid improvement
  • Analyze real-time power system challenges associated with renewable technologies
  • Collaborate with engineers and industry leaders to improve system reliability
  • Stay informed on industry trends through networking and conferences

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities with experience and skill development
  • Support for professional growth and networking within the industry
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

As part of our team, you'll help manage the electric distribution system, ensuring power is delivered safely and efficiently to over 2 million customers in Massachusetts. Your work will support outage management, grid automation, and integration of new energy technologies like solar and battery storage.

Key Accountabilities

  • Become a go-to expert in our Distribution SCADA - a key tool for keeping the grid running smoothly.
    • Update the DSCADA database, modify substation and feeder displays, and commission new distribution equipment.
    • Collaborate with GIS team to ensure accurate network model, and collaborate with ADMS advanced apps team to ensure that SCADA points integrate with advanced applications.
  • Lead projects to enhance grid operations, integrating new data sources like smart meters and mobile workforce tools.
  • Work on real-time power system challenges by analyzing how renewable energy, electric vehicles, and storage technologies impact the grid.
  • Collaborate with engineers, operators, and industry leaders to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends by attending conferences, networking, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) from an ABET-accredited program
  • At least 5 years of experience in the electric power industry or working with electric operations
  • Familiarity with power systems engineering (substations, distribution planning, load flow analysis)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills-you'll work with different teams across the company

Nice-to-Haves (but not required!):
  • Experience with ADMS, SCADA, or Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar and batteries. (Hitachi experience is a plus)
  • Passion for clean energy, sustainability, and new technology
  • Agil Project Management familiarity (Jira application)
  • Familiarity with GIS, process updates and records/database maintenance


More Information

Salary - $109,000 - $128,000

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.

About National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Learn more about National Grid
Size
23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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