National Grid

Lead Engineer

National Grid$132K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline required.
  • 8+ years of experience in site investigation and remediation project management required.
  • Completion of OSHA HazWoper 40 training required.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, particularly Massachusetts regulations required.
  • Professional certification/licensure (PE, LSP, LEP, CHMM, PG) preferred.
  • Proven leadership in managing budgets and coordinating with stakeholders required.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement investigation/remediation programs for contaminated sites, particularly MGPs.
  • Provide technical expertise in site characterization, risk assessment, and remedial action design.
  • Manage consultants and contractors to ensure safety, compliance, and budget adherence.
  • Monitor project financials and support rate recovery efforts through cost tracking and forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
  • Engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to facilitate project success.
  • Provide technical insights on remediation strategies and emerging environmental issues for internal decision-making.

Benefits

  • Career path with advancement opportunities as skills and experience develop.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Investigation & Remediation Project Manager (Lead Engineer) to manage complex environmental investigation and remediation projects for our company. This role is crucial in ensuring the protection of human health and the environment while maintaining regulatory compliance and cost-effective project execution.

As a Lead Engineer, you will work closely with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external contractors to develop and implement remediation strategies that align with company requirements and industry best practices. This is an opportunity to play a key role in environmental stewardship and work in the utility industry.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop and implement investigation/remediation programs for contaminated sites, primarily manufactured gas plants (MGPs).
  • Provide technical expertise in site characterization, risk assessment, and remedial action design.
  • Manage consultants and contractors, ensuring projects meet safety, regulatory, and budgetary requirements.
  • Monitor project financials, tracking costs, forecasting liabilities, and supporting rate recovery efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
  • Engage with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and internal teams (Legal, Gas & Electric Operations, Media, and Community Affairs) to facilitate project success.
  • Support internal decision-making by providing technical insights on remediation strategies, permitting requirements, and emerging environmental issues.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology/Geology) or other relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering) required.
  • 8+ years of experience in site investigation and remediation project management required.
  • Completion of OSHA HazWoper40 training required.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation technologies (experience with Massachusetts regulations required).
  • Professional certification/licensure (PE, LSP, LEP, CHMM, PG) preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  • A valid driver's license with safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy required.

Salary

$132,000 - $155,000 a year

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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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