Engineer (Gas Asset Engineering), Gas Engineering

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National Grid is hiring an Engineer, Gas Asset Engineering for our Gas organization in Syracuse, NY.

This is a hybrid position with in-person, remote, and field work locations as needed.

Job Purpose

This engineer will contribute to the safe and reliable operation of 1200+ miles of natural gas transmission pipelines as part of our Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP).

Engineers in this role will gain valuable experience in one of the most dynamic and technically satisfying areas of the pipeline industry while directly impacting pipeline safety in their community. The main responsibilities for this team include managing projects, evaluating data, coordinating and overseeing investigation digs, performing engineering analysis, and engineering repairs of pipeline defects.

Engineers at this level are expected to perform with moderate oversight and direction from supervision or more experienced engineers.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage projects to perform integrity assessments of gas transmission pipelines through in-line inspection and direct assessment.
• Review integrity assessment data and develop response plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and support all aspects of integrity dig execution, including construction field supervision as needed.
• Perform direct inspection of pipeline flaws and provide engineering support for non-destructive testing technicians.
• Analyze integrity related issues to determine appropriate mitigations.
• Review third-party construction plans within the company right-of-way and communicate damage prevention requirements.
• Consistently gain knowledge and develop increasing technical understanding of pipeline integrity topics.
• Able to travel overnight outside of normal work area and work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays for emergencies or other planned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering school is required. Position aligns closest to Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Material Science disciplines
• 2+ years of engineering or project management experience
• NYS EIT certificate preferred
• Awareness of relevant industry regulations, codes, and recommended practices is preferred
• Awareness of basic pipeline engineering principles is preferred
• Awareness of GIS (ESRI, ArcGIS) is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

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Upstate NY Salary: $94,000 - $110,000 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.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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.