Graduate Engineer: Electrical Planning & Design

National Grid Plc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $91,000–$106,000 per year

Student loan repayment assistance

Undergraduate tuition reimbursement up

Graduate studies tuition reimbursement

Job summary

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid.

Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we'll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one - putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of electrical systems, engineering principles, industry standards, safety requirements, and electrical design codes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with teams at different levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of engineering standards, design practices, and work methods for transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, protection, and controls.
• Perform or assist with transmission and distribution planning, protection, and system studies, including data collection, analysis, calculations, and documentation.
• Support the design of electrical systems and technical solutions by preparing engineering deliverables for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Assist with asset management activities for transmission and distribution equipment, including evaluating equipment condition, performance, and replacement needs.
• Work with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to understand requirements, coordinate technical information, and support project delivery.
• Apply engineering principles to tasks of varying complexity while following applicable safety requirements, industry standards, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Organize project tasks, information, and resources to help ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
• Build your technical and professional skills through hands‑on project work, mentorship, training, and opportunities to support engineering and operations during emergency events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid.

Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we'll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one - putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.