About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Line Instructor to support and elevate training for employees working on high-voltage electric transmission systems across New York State. This position will sit in Syracuse (Liverpool).
This role goes beyond classroom instruction. The successful candidate will be embedded in Transmission Operations, spending significant time in the field, supporting hands-on training, coordinating vendor-led programs, and ensuring training is well planned, well prepared, and aligned with real-world work practices.
If you are a seasoned transmission professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping crews succeed safely in the field, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
Deliver Transmission Training
• Instruct and support hands-on and instructor-led training, including hot-stick schools, barehand schools (introductory and refresher), refresher training, and progression-related training.
• Deliver training in classroom, yard, and field environments using adult learning best practices.
• Execute clearly defined instructional, support, or administrative roles for each training event.
Stay Connected to the Field
• Spend regular time in the field observing work practices and supporting qualification and progression activities.
• Coach employees and provide feedback to support safe, effective field execution.
• Partner with Transmission leadership to identify training gaps and emerging needs.
Plan, Prepare, and Coordinate Training
• Own front-end planning and preparation for assigned training events.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and documentation are ready well in advance.
• Coordinate and support vendor-led training, serving as the primary point of contact for scheduling and logistics.
Onboarding & Development
• Spend the initial months shadowing experienced Transmission personnel.
• Rotate through multiple regions to understand statewide transmission practices and expectations.
Continuous Improvement
• Support updates and improvements to transmission training programs and materials.
• Stay current on transmission standards, safety requirements, equipment changes, and industry best practices.
What You'll Need
Required Qualifications
• 5-7 years of hands-on transmission line field experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission construction, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to adult learners.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work outdoors in varying conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience as an instructor, trainer, mentor, or lead preferred.
• Experience supporting progression schools, refresher training, or qualification activities.
• Familiarity with live-line work, including hot-stick and barehand techniques.
• Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills.
Why Join the Team
This position plays a key role in building a prepared, confident, and safe transmission workforce. You will help shape how training is delivered, improve field readiness, and directly support crews performing critical, high-risk work every day.
More Information
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Salary
$118,000-$142,000
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.
