Engineer Manager

National Grid; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Protection Engineering department. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for protection analysis, transmission system modeling, and technical support for customer interconnections.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management to deliver complex capital projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and grid performance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of Electrical Engineering experience required.
• Protection engineering knowledge required.
• Experience with interconnection processes is preferred.
• Strong leadership and project execution capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee team performance including interconnection studies, capital project support, and modeling.
• Coordinate with Transmission Planning on impedance models.
• Interface with customers and regulators to justify scope and explain technical requirements.
• Oversee impedance model process with NYISO and regulatory compliance.
• Lead engineering from preliminary design through project completion for interconnections.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual performance reviews.
• Hire, orient, train, mentor, and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Team development

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring an Engineering Manager for our Protection Engineering department in Syracuse, NY

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

Lead a high-performing team of engineers responsible for protection analysis, transmission system modeling, and technical support for customer load and generation interconnections. In this role, you will play a critical part in enabling the transition to a cleaner, more reliable energy future by facilitating the integration of new customers and energy resources onto the transmission network. Working closely with leaders across Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management, you will drive the successful delivery of complex capital projects, influence strategic decisions, and help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of the electric grid. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration while making a meaningful impact on the evolving energy industry.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for overseeing the team's overall performance including timeliness of interconnection studies, capital project support, and modeling. The group will be responsible for all Transmission and Sub-Transmission impedance modeling.
• Coordinate with Transmission Planning on impedance models.
• Interface with customers and regulators to justify scope and explain technical justification for technical requirements.
• Oversee impedance model process with New York ISO and meet associated regulatory requirements.
• Oversee completion of engineering from preliminary engineering through completion of projects associated with interconnecting customers including greenfield three breaker ring projects as well as direct interconnections to existing substations.
• Conduct monthly one on one meetings, formal quarterly reviews, and end of year performance reviews with team
• Hiring, orientating, training, mentoring, and development of the team.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Engineering, Operations, IT, and Project Management.
• Maintain knowledge of the engineering process, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.
• Drive teamwork in a collaborative, matrix organization.
• Develop and maintain working relationships quickly and effectively
• Work with a wide range of people internal and external to the company handling a variety of problems and demands.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited institution in Electrical Engineering is required.
• At least 6 years of experience in Electrical Engineering is required
• Protection Engineering knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of and experience with interconnection processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to plan, direct, and execute technical work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and work on a wide variety of tasks concurrently.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy is required.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate team of direct reports.
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively problem solve challenges presented.
• Excellent leadership skills and highly motivated.
• Organized with an ability to understand project drivers and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and empowered to make decisions to drive progress

More Information

Salary: $161,000 - $189,000 per year

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.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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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