Lead Engineer, Gas Asset Engineering

National Grid; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Engineer for Gas Asset Management and Engineering to advance Future of Heat initiatives. You will lead NPAs assessment, collaborate with process owners, and help shape the IEP roadmap aligned with company goals.

The role focuses on developing non-pipeline alternatives, expanding digital tools, supporting decarbonization efforts, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on optimization projects and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in an engineering or technical role.
• Experience with gas planning using Synergi or equivalent.
• Exposure to decarbonization technologies such as geothermal, RNG, or hydrogen projects.
• Experience in long/short term investment planning using risk-based gas asset management.
• Strong communication, writing, and computer skills; MS Office; data systems experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification of process enhancements to evaluate NPAs to gas investments.
• Assist with ongoing development of NPA and IEP software applications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement NPA frameworks and IEP best practices.
• Support geothermal and electrification demonstration programs.
• Provide engineering support for decarbonization and regulatory efforts.

Skills

Gas asset management principles

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

SQL queries

Python

Data modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Synergi gas hydraulic modeling

SQL

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer, Gas Asset Management and Engineering, to support the identification and analysis of potential Future of Heat projects in our Massachusetts Service Territory.

Our Team

Our engineering team is responsible for ensuring we meet the regulatory compliance requirements for Non-Pipeline Alternative assessments and Integrated Energy Planning.

Job Purpose

The Lead Engineer supporting Future of Heat will focus on continuing to develop non-pipeline alternatives (NPA) assessment process, which will include continuing to develop digital assessment tools. The role will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders in creating, developing and implementing Future of Heat strategy and roadmap, aligning with organization goals.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with current gas and electric process owners to lead identification of process enhancements to evaluate NPAs to gas infrastructure investments


• Assist the technical team with program support in the continued development of NPA and Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) software applications


• Team lead in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to implement NPA frameworks, establish IEP best practices and other future of heat initiatives


• Support implementation of the Company's networked geothermal project and targeted electrification demonstration program


• Provide engineering support for the Company's decarbonization efforts, which includes regulatory filings, white paper collaboration and research activities

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.


• Minimum 6 years' experience in an engineering or technical role required.


• previous gas planning experience utilizing Synergi gas hydraulic modeling software or equivalent


• preferably have previous experience or training with decarbonization technologies such as geothermal heating systems, renewable natural gas projects or hydrogen engineering projects.


• previous experience developing long and short term investment plans using risk-based gas asset management principles.


• communication skills, written skills and strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Office Suite required and preference for experience with utility work management systems, advanced SQL queries and data models, advanced Python skills and managing large-scale data systems across cloud and enterprise platforms


• A valid Driver's license required.

Salary

$138,000 - $162,000 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.

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