Lead Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

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National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer to join our collaborative MA Gas Engineering team in the Central region, based in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

We develop and manage the design and engineering for pipeline projects within the New England Central distribution territory. Our high-performing team is made up of civil and mechanical engineers of all skill and experience levels and are working under the supervision and mentorship of Professional Engineers.

• Manage and oversee design work by external consultants, in accordance with company and industry standards, including scope, schedules, and quality assurance
• Develop, coordinate, and review internal design drawings for natural gas engineering projects, in accordance with company and industry standards
• Manage multiple projects, coordinate project scopes or change, and prioritize workload, collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design or coordinate the design of complex utility crossings (e.g., bridges, culverts, railroads)
• Assess project scopes early to identify permitting, local requirements, infrastructure conflicts, and risks
• Conduct site visits as required to collect field data and support design development
• Conduct team QA/QC reviews, to assist with final Issued for Construction (IFC) plan production
• Review and update System Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure alignment with IFC designs and company Gas Work Methods
• Provide engineering support during construction, coordinating design reviews or project changes with construction supervisors
• Assist our permitting groups with right-of-way efforts, including local/state permits, easements, and any necessary coordination
• Assist mentoring and developing engineering staff, supporting team growth and knowledge transfer
• Participate in our Engineering Competency Development Program (ECDP) - training program to learn fundamental gas work knowledge

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree, or advanced degree, in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
• 10+ years of professional experience in civil or mechanical engineering, or 8+ years if licensed as a Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) required. Experience must be postgraduate professional work; coops and internships are not counted
• Experience working on gas utility projects in either a consulting capacity or working directly at a utility preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design products in a design capacity required
• Utility design experience on horizontal projects, civil or mechanical, required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software or experience using preferred
• Excellent coordination, problem, solving, and interpersonal skills required
• Familiarity with Power Automate, VBA, and SQL preferred
• Valid U.S. driver's license required
• Ability to utilize a personal vehicle, as some job-related travel should be anticipated (job-related travel will be reimbursed per the company's travel policy)

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