Lead Engineer

National Grid; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Dorchester, MA is seeking a Lead Plant Compliance Engineer to manage LNG compliance across multiple states. You will lead inspections, develop training materials, and ensure 100% documentation of regulatory changes.

The role requires a BE/ABET-accredited engineering degree, 5+ years in process industries, and the ability to travel throughout MA, RI, and NY. You will work with regulators and internal teams to strengthen safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in process industry experience.
• Knowledge of LNG systems and regulations (49 CFR Parts 191, 193, 199; NFPA 59A).
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across MA, RI, and NY; valid driver’s license; able to pass DOT physical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert regulatory inspection support with timely issue resolution.
• Conduct LNG plant compliance inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Enhance LNG operator training program and ensure qualification readiness.
• Monitor LNG codes, regulations and policies; communicate changes to plant personnel.
• Develop and execute compliance action plans aligning LNG regulations with company standards and PSM.

Skills

Engineering degree

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Plant Compliance Engineer for our Gas organization in Dorchester, 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 Lead Plant Compliance Engineer (under the direction of the Manager of Compliance & Training) will work within the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Operations Compliance & Training Group covering three (3) states, with ten (10) LNG plants to ensure high levels of regulatory and company policy compliance through use of internal audits/inspections, risk analysis, and standardization across the enterprise. This role will also prepare reports for departmental management, train plant personnel on procedural changes and updates.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide expert technical support during federal, state, and local regulatory inspections, contributing to successful compliance outcomes and timely resolution of identified issues.
• Conduct plant compliance inspections and assessments, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions that improved regulatory adherence and operational safety.
• Enhance LNG Operator Training Program by developing and delivering training materials, improving operator competency, qualification readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes to LNG codes, regulations, and company policies, leading implementation efforts and ensuring 100% documentation and communication of new requirements to plant personnel.
• Develop and execute compliance action plans that strengthened adherence to LNG regulations, company standards, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Build working relationships with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders, facilitating efficient inspections, audits, and resolution of compliance findings.
• Maintain expertise in LNG Process Safety Management systems, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and risk mitigation efforts across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required; 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience in the process industry preferred, including energy, natural gas, utilities, LNG, chemical processing, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) systems, processes, and operations.
• Understanding of applicable federal and state LNG regulations and industry standards, including 49 CFR Parts 191, 193, and 199, and NFPA 59A.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating compliance and operational performance, investigating incidents, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across operations, engineering, compliance, and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational, project management, and program management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York as required.
• Must be eligible to work in a safety-sensitive position, including participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT physical examination.
• Valid driver's license required.

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Salary

$127k - $149k a year

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