Associate Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

Company: National Grid
Location: Melville
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

National Grid is hiring an Associate Engineer for our Gas Planning and Design Engineering department in Melville, NY. 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 put 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 PurposeResponsible for the engineering, design, and technical oversight during the construction of projects relating to the gas transmission and distribution networks located in NYC (Staten Island, Brooklyn & Queens) as well as Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk County).
Key Accountabilities

• Perform engineering and design for natural gas construction projects which may include distribution/transmission pipelines, bridge/highway/waterway crossings, remote operated valve installations, check valve installations and metering facilities.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Ability to interpret and adapt relevant international and national industry practices, codes and standards related to the Natural Gas system.
• Provides insight and input on opportunities for enhancing standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Identify, specify, review, and approve materials to be used in association with gas construction projects.
• Identify and acquire the necessary permits, licenses, and land rights associated with the project.
• Collaborate with Gas Operations, Gas Asset Owners and Gas Engineering in the development of procedures to support the engineering and design of gas facilities in accordance with company and regulatory requirements including all safety, health and environmental standards and procedures.
• Compile and review as built documentation for accuracy and incorporation into mapping and document management systems. Assist in the Traceable, Verifiable, Complete (TVC) process with the asset owners as part of project record retention.
• Participate and/or lead inter-regional projects activities. This may require travel outside of assigned service territories.
• Participate in Storm restoration activities or other system emergencies as called upon.
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is required. 0-1 year of engineering, design or project management experience.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
  • Commitment to Safety as a core value.
  • Basic understanding of the application of design and construction standards, engineering drawings, and underground construction methods and procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA, PHMSA, and applicable State regulations.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints
  • Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with a diverse group of company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. including the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to the organization.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.
    More InformationThis position has a career path that 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.
    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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