Full Job Description
National Grid is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer. This role is located in our Hicksville, NY location.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support power generation and related facilities by developing high-quality electrical power and control designs for modifications and upgrades to existing assets. This role interfaces closely with engineering, plant operations, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with National Grid Asset Management requirements.
Key Accountabilities
• Develop electrical power and control system design drawings and supporting calculations for power generation, substations, transmission, and gas facilities.
• Conduct field assessments to evaluate existing conditions and support accurate, constructible designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with National Grid Asset Management requirements, applicable codes, and engineering standards.
• Review and approve vendor, consultant, and shop drawings.
• Select electrical and control materials and prepare material takeoffs.
• Assemble complete construction design packages.
• Coordinate design activities with electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance to plant personnel, maintenance organizations, and installation contractors.
• Learn to prepare labor-hour and cost estimates; analyze and understand variances.
• Support commissioning activities and assist in resolving field issues during construction.
• Perform field surveys, inspections, measurements, and document as-built conditions.
• Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing technical support to electric production teams.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 6 years of utility or industrial electrical design and construction experience.
• Knowledge of power plant systems, equipment, and operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Experience with construction support, inspections, and field coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
• Experience with raster design/CAD overlays and document management systems (e.g., OpenText).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• AutoCAD capability required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
Salary
$109,000 - $128,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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.