Lead Engineer

National Grid is hiring a Lead Engineer for our Environmental Compliance, Permitting and Remediation department in Waltham, MA. This is an in field position with travel requirements.

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 puts 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

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Investigation & Remediation Project Manager (Lead Engineer) to manage complex environmental investigation and remediation projects for our company. This role is crucial in ensuring the protection of human health and the environment while maintaining regulatory compliance and cost-effective project execution.

As a Lead Engineer, you will work closely with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external contractors to develop and implement remediation strategies that align with company requirements and industry best practices. This is an opportunity to play a key role in environmental stewardship and work in the utility industry.

• Develop and implement investigation/remediation programs for contaminated sites, primarily manufactured gas plants (MGPs).
• Provide technical expertise in site characterization, risk assessment, and remedial action design.
• Manage consultants and contractors, ensuring projects meet safety, regulatory, and budgetary requirements.
• Monitor project financials, tracking costs, forecasting liabilities, and supporting rate recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Engage with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and internal teams (Legal, Gas & Electric Operations, Media, and Community Affairs) to facilitate project success.
• Support internal decision-making by providing technical insights on remediation strategies, permitting requirements, and emerging environmental issues.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology/Geology) or other relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering) required.
• 8+ years of experience in site investigation and remediation project management required.
• Completion of OSHA HazWoper40 training required.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation technologies (experience with Massachusetts regulations required).
• Professional certification/licensure (PE, LSP, LEP, CHMM, PG) preferred.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• A valid driver's license with safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy required.

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Salary

$132,000 - $155,000 a year

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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.

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