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Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

National Grid
$129,000 - $152,000
United States, Massachusetts, Northborough
Jul 16, 2025
Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design About us Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people. Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050! National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineering, Electrical Planning and Design for Massachusetts. This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locations Job Purpose National Grid is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer - Civil for a position within the Electric Transmission Engineering Department at the Reservoir Woods location in Waltham, MA. Key Accountabilities * Perform transmission line engineering and design work on various projects including new transmission lines, refurbishments, and reconductoring projects. * Conduct field inspections, determine cost effective solutions, and develop comprehensive engineering reports based on applicable design codes, engineering procedures, and sound safety practices. * Conduct engineering studies, analysis, and investigations in order to recommend corrective action or to prevent future problems. * Specify, order, and coordinate material delivery. Review vendor calculations and fabrication drawings. * Support Environmental and other permitting efforts. * Prepare project specifications, and develop procedures and technical documents. * Collaborate with diverse project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. * Proactively build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to obtain and share information that will benefit National Grid and our customers. * Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers. * Investigate the adoption of new and innovative technologies. Qualifications * A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school. * Five or more years of professional experience in an engineering field, preferably transmission engineering. * Engineer in Training Certificate, EIT, (Preferred but not required) * Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering school and/or holder of a Registered Professional Engineering License (Preferred but not required) * Experience with transmission design software including: PLS CADD, PLS POLE, and MFAD * Strong working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes, especially the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). * Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation including technical advancements. Knowledge of the following is required: * Structural analysis * Structural steel and wood pole design * Electrical clearance analysis * Soil Mechanics * Foundation design More Information Salary - $129,000 - $152,000 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. 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. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.