National Grid · 6 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
Northborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $152K/yr
6+ years expNational Grid is a company committed to meaningful work and human impact. They are seeking a Senior Engineer in Electrical Planning and Design to provide technical expertise and support for effective operations, including coordination studies and protection design for substation and transmission lines.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide protection design and perform coordination and short circuit engineering studies, analysis, and disturbance investigations, in order to recommend corrective action in problem areas, or to prevent problems
Independently collate and analyze data using ASPEN, symmetrical components, and manufacturer equipment software to support the department’s decision-making process
Evaluate, select, set, and design protective systems for National Grid’s substation and transmission lines
Develop transmission line and substation protection design documents in accordance with National Grid’s standards
Perform relay protection coordination studies, design & review AC/DC schematics, develop & issue relay settings for transmission lines, transformers, capacitive banks, feeders, etc
Prepare National Grid's standard protection and relay setting guidance
Provide technical support of protection & control systems for all voltage levels of National Grid's transmission and distribution system
Provide technical assistance to the field on matters relating to design, operation and maintenance of protection and control equipment
Perform arc flash study for National Grid substations and improve relay settings to reduce arc flash energy level while maintaining the proper protection and coordination while working with other project team to formulate long term P & C system upgrade strategies
Manage and perform work activities in a self-sufficient manner without frequent guidance and oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program
6 years of experience in protection engineering or relevant engineering field
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.01BKey Investors
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2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
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