Telecom Engineer

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Northborough, MA seeks a Telecom Engineer specializing in asset management to support modernization of telecom infrastructure assets within Electricity Transmission. You will help develop asset inventories, perform field validation, and ensure data quality across TOMS and related platforms.

The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and capital planning teams to enable reliable grid operations, informed investment decisions, and lifecycle optimization through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical or Telecommunications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of telecom infrastructure or asset management experience.
• Foundational understanding of asset inventory and lifecycle planning.
• Familiarity with telecom technologies such as microwave, fiber, DFAN, IP devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate telecom asset inventories across substations, sites, towers, and data centers.
• Coordinate field audits to validate asset data and integrate findings into the database.
• Maintain records in TOMS and related systems to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and asset management teams on governance and reporting.
• Support dashboards, reports, and data analysis for asset condition, lifecycle, and investment needs.
• Contribute to lifecycle planning, including end-of-life assessments and depreciation inputs.

Skills

Telecom Asset Management

Asset data management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

TOMS

Cascade

GE Small World

Transmission Explorer

Job description

We're looking for a Telecom Engineer to join our team in Northborough, MA and help shape the future of grid communications through improved asset visibility, lifecycle planning, and modernization initiatives. This is a Hybrid role with time spent in office and in the field.

At National Grid, our telecommunications infrastructure plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and resilient electricity network. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with telecommunications or utility infrastructure experience who wants to develop expertise in asset management while working across engineering, operations, and capital planning teams.

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

We are seeking a Telecom Engineer with a specialty in Telecom Asset Management to support the management and modernization of telecom infrastructure assets within Electricity Transmission. The engineer will contribute to asset inventory development, field validation, data quality, lifecycle planning, risk analysis, reporting, and capital planning activities under the guidance of senior engineers and program leadership.

The role will help maintain accurate telecom infrastructure records in the Telecom Operations Management System (TOMS) and related platforms, support the integration of legacy and new telecom systems into a consistent asset management framework, and contribute to Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) objectives. This work supports grid reliability, operational visibility, informed investment decisions, and the continued modernization of telecom infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development, update, and maintenance of an accurate inventory of telecom assets across substations, field sites, towers, data centers, and other critical telecom locations.
• Participate in and coordinate field audits to validate asset data, document previously unrecorded infrastructure, and integrate findings into the asset database, including microwave, DFAN, OTN, fiber, and IP network assets.
• Maintain asset records and support data integrity, completeness, and consistency within TOMS and related systems, including Cascade, Transmission Explorer, and GE Small World.
• Collaborate with Telecom Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure telecom assets are accurately captured, maintained, and governed.
• Assist with dashboards, reports, and data analysis that provide visibility into asset condition, lifecycle status, performance, risk, and investment needs.
• Support telecom asset lifecycle planning activities, including end-of-life assessments, replacement standards, depreciation inputs, risk assessments, and capital replacement prioritization.
• Apply established asset management practices, including ISO 55000 and Institute of Asset Management principles, as directed by senior staff and program leadership.
• Assist with predictive analytics, failure trend analysis, replacement prioritization, and long-term capital planning.
• Provide technical input to project teams, engineering groups, and maintenance personnel, and document lessons learned and asset information for knowledge transfer.
• Support the review and update of technical policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes aligned with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to annual and strategic reporting on telecom asset lifecycle performance, risk exposure, investment needs, and capital optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset data collection, reporting, workflow efficiency, and system integration.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in telecom infrastructure, utility communications, engineering, asset management, or a closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of asset inventory, lifecycle planning, capital forecasting, risk analysis, or asset data management.
• Working knowledge of telecom infrastructure and the interaction between operational technology and information technology environments.
• Familiarity with one or more telecom technologies such as microwave, fiber optics, DFAN or other private radio systems, optical transport networks, and IP network devices.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate technical and asset-related information accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, project, and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and elevate issues or concerns appropriately.
• Commitment to data quality, continuous improvement, safety, and innovation.

Preferred

• Experience in a utility, energy, telecommunications, or other critical infrastructure environment.
• Exposure to asset management, GIS, work management, or engineering data systems such as TOMS, Cascade, GE Small World, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with data visualization, reporting, predictive analytics, or risk modeling tools.
• Awareness of ISO 55000, Institute of Asset Management principles, or willingness to pursue relevant asset management training or certification.
• Experience supporting field audits, site surveys, asset data collection, or infrastructure documentation.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and commitment to asset data integrity.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Organization, prioritization, and accountability.
• Learning agility and willingness to build expertise in telecom asset management.
• Continuous improvement and customer-focused delivery.

More Information

Why National Grid?

• Help shape the future of New England's telecommunications infrastructure supporting the electric grid.
• Work on high-impact initiatives that support reliability, resilience, and modernization.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, operations, and asset management professionals.
• Gain exposure to long-term capital planning and infrastructure investment programs.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering value for customers and communities.

$109,000 - $128,000 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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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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it's everything we put into everything we do. It's our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It's all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.