Lead Engineer, Engineering Project and Program Management

National Grid; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Lead Engineer for the Central Engineering Support team in a hybrid role based in Waltham, MA. The role demands strong analytical, engineering and project management skills to support energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives.

You will validate savings calculations, ensure data quality, and guide Program Managers and cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in engineering with extensive energy efficiency experience, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6+ years energy efficiency/energy policy experience.
• Experience with commercial/industrial or residential energy efficiency programs and savings calculation methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Validate and automate calculations for energy savings and incentives.
• Perform engineering quality checks for vendor-serviced programs and resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance to program managers and cross-functional teams on energy efficiency and decarbonization requirements.
• Support products and programs after launch by partnering with business and technology teams to improve tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer, in our Customer Solutions Operations Support department. The work location is preferred to be out of our Waltham MA office but can be flexible. This is a Hybrid Role with both in office and work from home days.

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

National Grid's Central Engineering Support (CES) team is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide trusted technical expertise to energy efficiency and decarbonization programs. This role will validate and improve savings and incentive calculations, support automation, perform engineering quality checks for vendor-serviced programs, and equip Program Managers with clear technical guidance. The Lead Engineer will also support new products and programs after launch, working with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to deliver accurate, reliable tools and results. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong analytical and project management skills, the ability to mentor junior engineers, and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Validate and automate calculations: Develop, maintain, and improve formulas, evaluation inputs, and system-based calculations for energy savings and incentives, ensuring alignment with approved methods and program standards.
• Strengthen engineering quality: Perform engineering quality checks for vendor-serviced programs, review program data and documentation, and resolve issues with internal and external partners to support accurate, consistent results.
• Provide technical guidance: Advise program managers, technical teams, sales, and product teams on energy efficiency and decarbonization requirements to support sound decisions and successful program delivery.
• Support products and programs after launch: Partner with business and technology teams to maintain and enhance tools, address implementation needs, and drive process improvements that increase rigor, scalability, and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with six or more years of relevant energy efficiency or energy policy experience, or a master's degree in engineering with four or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with commercial and industrial and/or residential and multifamily energy efficiency programs and savings calculation methodologies.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new projects, products, and stakeholders.
• Preferred: CEM and/or BPI certification and experience with energy calculations, building modelling, program planning, design, implementation, or energy policy.

Salary

$150,000 - $176,000 a year

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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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.