National Grid

Senior Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

National Grid$113K — $132K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
  • Experience with infrastructure systems in operational, construction or maintenance roles
  • Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities
  • Effective communicator across diverse stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of gas distribution infrastructure projects
  • Develop and approve engineering designs and specifications
  • Conduct design quality reviews and provide technical guidance
  • Support evaluations regarding system reliability and performance
  • Collaborate with multiple departments for seamless project execution
  • Interpret regulations and apply engineering standards effectively
  • Manage external engineering consultants to ensure quality and compliance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Engagement in engineering efficiency and process improvement initiatives
  • Access to mentorship and skill development resources
  • Support for obtaining advanced degrees and certifications
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

The Senior Engineer provides engineering leadership and technical expertise for gas distribution infrastructure projects and programs. This role is responsible for the planning, design, technical review, and execution support of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.

The Senior Engineer serves as a technical resource to internal stakeholders and external engineering consultants, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of gas distribution infrastructure projects.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the engineering development and technical execution of gas distribution infrastructure projects, including main replacement, customer growth, municipal coordination, and system reinforcement programs.
  • Develop, review, and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction work packages.
  • Perform design quality reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and engineering consultants.
  • Support engineering evaluations related to system capacity, constructability, reliability, safety, and asset performance.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Customer Connections, Construction, Asset Management, Damage Prevention, Maps & Records, and other stakeholders to support project execution from concept through completion.
  • Interpret and apply applicable regulations, engineering standards, and company requirements.
  • Develop project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for capital projects.
  • Manage external engineering consultants and contracted design firms to ensure quality deliverables, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and alignment with company standards.
  • Lead and participate in initiatives focused on engineering efficiency, design quality, standardization, process improvement, and the adoption of engineering best practices.
  • Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities while maintaining commitments related to safety, quality, schedule, and budget.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience applying engineering principles to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of infrastructure, utility, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or related systems.
  • Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and construction documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering decision-making abilities.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout National Grid's service territory as required.


Preferred
  • Experience in natural gas utility, pipeline, or other regulated infrastructure industries.
  • Knowledge of gas distribution infrastructure, including mains, services, valves, pressure regulation equipment, and associated system components.
  • Experience interpreting and applying utility regulations, engineering standards, and industry codes.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • Experience managing engineering consultants and contracted engineering services.
  • Advanced degree and/or relevant industry certifications.


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Upstate NY Salary: $113,000 - $132,000 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.

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.

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.
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23,500 employees
Market Cap
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$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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