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 both ourselves and our business.
National Grid is hiring a Lead Designer, Drafting and Designing in Hicksville, NY. Job Purpose Prepare electrical power and control designs on modifications and additions to existing assets, systems and components in steam electric and gas turbine generating stations, substations, transmission lines and gas facilities. Comply with the National Grid Asset Management
requirements. backss field conditions to effectively develop designs for construction and operations. Key Accountabilities Maintain safety and regulatory qualifications to support safe operations.
Prepares electrical power and controls wiring engineering drawings. Prepares any calculations or analysis if appropriate using computer programs in support of the modifications and additions. Review vendor, consultant drawings and approve shop drawings. Selects electrical power and controls material and prepare material takeoffs. Assemble construction design packages. Interface with designers and engineers within and outside electrical and controls disciplines on the development of designs.
Review and provide guidance on designs to generating plant staffs, National Grid maintenance support departments, and installation contractors.
Prepare design work hour estimates and cost estimates. Analyze variances and communicate variances to responsible stakeholders. Provide commissioning assistance in resolving field problems encountered during construction of any designed modification or addition. Witness and perform key inspections during the course of construction. Perform field surveys to support design development and record as-built conditions. Provide design support to electric production as required. Participate in project meetings.
Perform field inspections, measurements and prepare reports. Qualifications 10 or more years of related utility design and construction experience. Knowledge of power plant systems, components, equipment and operations. Working knowledge of applicable codes (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, NEC, NESC), NERC Standards and other regulations relevant to electrical and controls work. Familiarity with Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) guidelines. Competent with Auto Cad, raster design (CAD overlay), Opentext or other Document Management systems, and Microsoft Office programs Experience with inspection and construction work.
Experience with other engineering disciplines. Experience preparing specifications, calculations, studies, budget estimates and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups. Auto Cad design software certification Associate degree preferred. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and computer skills. A valid New York State driver's license. Job Dimensions Interacts with Plant Managers, Plant Engineers, Plant Technicians, Designers, Engineering groups, and other LOB organizations. More Information Salary$118,000 - $139,000 a year 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 backssed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.
National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team. PDN-9acb6710-e0af-4a45-877d-334251b7a375
