Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

National Grid; Worcester; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy supplier is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical support and coordination for electric distribution design work in Worcester. The role includes reviewing design packages for compliance with standards, liaising with contractors, and monitoring project progress. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have 3-6 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary framework and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in electric distribution design, engineering, or operations.
• Experience with design contractors or contracted design processes is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electric distribution standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Review MSA contractor design packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with contractors for technical clarifications.
• Monitor contractor progress and communicate issues.

Skills

Electric distribution design

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our Distribution Design department in Worcester, MA.

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 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 Engineer provides technical support and coordination for external design contractors performing electric distribution design work under Master Service Agreements. This role supports both asset work and customer work by reviewing outsourced construction designs for accuracy, safety, and alignment with National Grid standards. The Senior Engineer works closely with MSA contractors, provides technical guidance, and supports the overall quality and consistency of contracted design work.

Key Accountabilities

• Review MSA contractor design packages for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and adherence to National Grid construction standards.
• Coordinate with MSA contractors to provide technical clarification on design requirements for customer work and asset work.
• Identify design issues during review and work directly with contractors to correct or improve design packages.
• Monitor contractor progress and identify schedule or quality concerns and communicate these issues as appropriate.
• Assist with developing scopes of work for outsourced design packages and support clear expectations on National Grid processes and requirements.
• Support contractor training on standards, design updates, tools, and National Grid systems.
• Support the rollout of STREAMS through contractor training assistance, process updates, and readiness activities.
• Participate in department initiatives to improve design quality, contractor performance, and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal partners including Distribution Design, Operations, Customer, Construction, and Planning groups.
• Participate in field walks, site reviews, or coordination meetings with internal teams or contractors as needed.
• Ensure outsourced work complies with safety requirements and documentation expectations within National Grid systems.
• Support storm restoration efforts by coordinating contractor design work or providing technical support to the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Three to six years of experience in electric distribution design, engineering, or operations.
• Experience working with design contractors or participating in contracted design processes is preferred.
• Working knowledge of National Grid construction standards, National Grid systems, and electric distribution work practices.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on electric distribution design packages.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver licence with a safe driving record.

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. Internal 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.