Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

National Grid; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking an Engineer to join their Gas Distribution Engineering Design team. You will be responsible for managing multiple engineering projects and producing designs that adhere to industry standards using AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and have at least two years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in civil, structural, or similar fields.
• Experience in using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engineering aspects of gas distribution projects.
• Produce construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Manage external engineering design firms.
• Implement change control procedures for design changes.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our engaged and collaborative NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team in Waltham, MA.

The Team

The NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team is responsible for the design of standard and complex natural gas distribution projects, west and south of Boston. Our team supports the design of gas main and service replacements, public works, reliability and growth projects.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be part of an engineering design project team to develop and manage all engineering aspects of gas distribution infrastructure projects.
• Acting as a technical subject matter expert (SME), based on level of experience, you’ll develop unique engineering designs for gas distribution projects.
• You’ll manage external engineering design firms to ensure all design work is performed in accordance with company and industry standards, within budget and on schedule.
• You will produce construction drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with company standards for gas distribution designs.
• You’ll prioritize work and manage multiple, internal and external stakeholders, projects within budget and time constraints, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders.
• You’ll assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome.
• You’ll also implement change control procedures to track design changes instituted by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result from the proposed change.

About You

• You’ll have earned an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• You’ll have at least two (2) years of experience in civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, plumbing or a similar focus
• You’ll have AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience matching your years of employment
• You’ll have earned your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• A valid driver’s license is also required

More Information

Salary: $103,000 - $118,560 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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.