Senior Electrical Engineer, Transmission Asset Management

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

About usTitle: - Senior Electrical Engineer, Transmission Asset ManagementLocation: - 170 Data Drive, Waltham, MA 02451Req ID: - 40420Key AccountabilitiesLead the identification and formulation of strategic initiatives specific to electrical transmission line assets; Develop informed, comprehensive technical asset plans for maintenance and capital investment in order to improve business performance in the medium (up to five years) and longer term (up to 15 years). -Lead interdisciplinary technical teams to evaluate solution options and develop project scopes, cost estimates and project schedules applying National Grid's Project Playbook process. Recommend asset condition-based capital projects to internal National Grid management to obtain Delegation of Authority and seek approval from external stakeholders as part of the New England open access planning process. Develop and implement processes, tools and documentation for Transmission Planning & Asset Management to maintain compliance with ISO (Independent System Operator) New England rules/policies, NPCC Criteria/Directories, NERC Standards, and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Orders. -Support or lead development of technical policies relating to electrical transmission assets and provide authoritative advice in order to support the realization of National Grid objectives. Research new technologies, investigate implementation strategies, and drive the conceptual development of innovative projects/solutions. Tools used: -Microsoft Office 2019 suite, Cascade, IDS, PL/SQL, MATLAB, PowerWorld simulator, Electrical AutoCAD, Etap - -QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or foreign equivalent degree. Three years of related experience in analyzing complex data on distribution and transmission performance, calculating reliability metrics for electric distribution systems, e.g. System Average Interruption (SAIFI), System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIDI), and Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI); conducting analytical studies on reliability of the electric transmission, substation and distribution systems; experience with application of national and regional transmission planning standards, ISO and New England Regional System Planning Process, and performing transmission planning analyses using Cascade, IDS, PL/SQL, MATLAB, PowerWorld simulator, Electrical AutoCAD, Etap. -Field visits are required during project scope development; Supporting storm restoration efforts may involve working day or night shifts depending on the staffing needs.
-More InformationSalary $120,141 per year -National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. ---We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. ---National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team. -

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