Associate Engineer, Gas Asset Engineering

National Grid; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Low Carbon Fuels Associate Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering renewable gas and hydrogen solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the clean energy vision by evaluating and designing interconnections for sustainable energy sources. You'll work closely with developers and regulatory agencies, ensuring safe and environmentally friendly integration into gas distribution systems. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, this innovative firm supports your growth and advancement in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or technology required.
• Knowledge of systems that transport and monitor combustible gases.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis for renewable gas interconnections.
• Manage timelines and coordinate with renewable energy developers.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Renewable Gas

Knowledge of Bio-fuels

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

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 Low Carbon Fuels Associate Engineer for our NY Gas FOH Eng and R&D Programs dept in Melville, NY.

Job Purpose

The Associate Engineer is responsible for delivering technical evaluations of potential Renewable Gas production and/or hydrogen facilities that will provide low carbon energy derived from renewable power, municipal wastewater, solid waste, farm waste or other sources or organic waste in support of the Company’s Clean Energy Vision.

The Associate Engineer will also be responsible for the design, development and implementation of Company guidelines and standards associated with the safe and economically advantageous interconnection of renewable gas and/or green hydrogen production facilities with the Company’s gas distribution systems in accordance with industry best practices. laws, and state regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform basic engineering analysis and conceptual design of the interconnection of third-party renewable gas or hydrogen supply facilities to local gas distribution networks in accordance with industry standards such as the “Interconnect Guide for Emerging Fuels into Energy Delivery Networks” published by the Northeast Gas Association.
• Ensure the design of physical interconnections to the gas distributions systems are safe, reliable, not disruptive to the community, environmentally superior and economically optimized.
• Manage timelines and coordinate with renewable energy developers, regulatory agencies, permitting agencies and various Company functions.
• Evaluation and determination of the impact of the interconnections on communities specifically Environmental Justice or Economically Disadvantaged Communities
• Technical support to all aspects of the development process for Renewable Gas and.or hydrogen developers
• Prepare regulatory filings and respond to regulatory inquires and support outreach to the communities impacted.
• Renewable gas or hydrogen interconnection project oversight and progress reporting
• Knowledge sharing among MA and NY technical teams and the wider National Grid workforce.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or technology from an ABET accredited engineering school. Graduate degrees in engineering or business are also encouraged.
• Knowledge of the design and operation of systems that transport, treat, and monitor combustible gases, preferably systems that transport natural gas.
• Knowledge of current trends within the bio-fuels and piping industries and developments in legislation or regulation
• A driver's license with a safe driving history is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Work in a Project Management team environment
• Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience and tailors' message accordingly.
• Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
• Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly and not defensively and communicates engineering customer expectations to monitor delivery of engineering projects and satisfaction.
• Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on latest information or contrary evidence.

More Information

Salary
$99,000 - $117,000 a year
Salary commensurate with location and experience

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 utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

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.

About the company

National Grid plc is a multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, England.