Lead Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

National Grid is a hiring a Lead Engineerfor ourGas Innovation Department. This is a hybrid position (not remote), with 3 days in the office weekly.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow ourselves and our business.

This position will manage National Grid's Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) program which is designed to improve the gas business through innovation.

Key focus areas of this program include customer & worker safety, environmental matters & carbon emission reduction, operational efficiencies, network integrity & reliability, and future of heat innovation.

• Manage the portfolio of Consortium RD&D projects, working with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects to closure and realize value for the Company.
• Act as the technical lead and main point of contact for all consortium R&D efforts through consortiums (NYSEARCH, OTD, etc.), Joint Industry Projects (JIP), and internal R&D efforts.
• Identify opportunities to participate in appropriate industry committees (AGA, PRCI, NYSEARCH, GTI/OTD, advisory panels), and opportunities to bring R&D projects to National Grid for internal pilots
• Act as Program Administrator for timely review of proposals by Subject Matter Experts (SME),and provide technical evaluation of proposals to determine if the company should fund those initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external customers or suppliers on issues associated with Gas RD&D projects/programs
• Manage internal R&D pilots with various company stakeholders
• Develop and promote business cases for new technologies to company stakeholders
• Prepare Regulatory Filings and Reports in accordance with Company needs, including financials/budgets to support such efforts
• Perform specialist engineering/design work to support the development of new technologies to enhance the future capacity and efficiency of the gas network

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Program
• Meet the qualifications of a Lead level position per the engineering progression guidelines. (10 years engineering equivalent experience or 8 years with a PE license).
• Gas utility or energy industry experience required
• Experience in Research & Development and pilot testing / field deployment strategies of new technologies a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues affecting the industry
• Understanding of industry codes & standards & applicable design standards
• Excellent administrative & organizational skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (both internal & external)
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, project management, computer and analytical skills
• Exhibits high personal standards for commitment to safety, integrity and compliance
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity & eagerness to seek out and learn about new technologies
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently with little direction

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