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National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer Supervisor for our Distribution Design department in Brockton MA. Â
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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.Â
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The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts 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, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
The Senior Engineering Supervisor provides day to day technical and supervisory support for a team of represented Distribution Designers. The group designs both customer work and asset work, and this role ensures construction designs are accurate, safe, and delivered in alignment with National Grid standards and required timelines. The Senior Engineering Supervisor supports design activities, handles routine escalations, and develops leadership capability while gaining additional experience with complex work.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise a team of Distribution Designers to support the delivery of accurate and buildable overhead and underground electric distribution designs for customer work and asset work.
- Review and approve designs for accuracy, completeness, material correctness, constructability, and adherence to National Grid construction standards.
- Provide technical guidance to designers on routine design questions and escalate more complex issues to a Lead Engineering Supervisor or Manager as needed.
- Assist with responding to escalations from municipalities, customers, or internal partners and elevate issues to the Lead or Manager when appropriate.
- Support training for designers including onboarding, updates to standards, and updates to National Grid systems.
- Support the rollout of STREAMS including training activities, process updates, and workforce readiness tasks assigned by the Manager or Lead.
- Participate in department initiatives focused on improving design quality, work processes, and system updates.
- Identify routine design trends or issues and bring forward recommendations or observations that may improve consistency and reduce errors.
- Maintain effective working relationships with municipalities, customers, field operations, and other internal stakeholders.
- Ensure designers follow National Grid processes, design standards, safety requirements, and data entry expectations within National Grid systems.
- Support the Manager with workload monitoring and resource coordination as requested.
- Support storm restoration efforts by coordinating design work and providing technical assistance to field crews.
- Maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements and support a safe and productive work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required.
- 4 years of experience in electric distribution design, engineering, or operations required.
- Experience providing technical guidance or support to design or engineering staff.
- Working knowledge of National Grid construction standards, National Grid systems, and electric distribution work practices.
- Ability to review and approve distribution design packages.
- Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Valid driver license with a safe driving record required
More Information
Salary
$134,000 - $157,000 a year
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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.
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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.
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