Engineer, Gas Distribution Engineering

National Grid is hiring an Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering for our NY Gas Distribution Engineering department in Brightwaters, 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.

Responsible for the engineering, design and technical oversight during construction of projects relating to the gas distribution network.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and schedule milestones
• Establish and maintain relationships internally in a team environment as well as externally with all parties including municipal stakeholders.
• Adopt corporate safety culture and incorporate safety process and procedures into project portfolio
• Identify and acquire the necessary permits, licenses, and land rights associated with the project

• Compile job work packages and coordinate engineering design and project planning services to ensure that construction projects are effectively specified and estimated prior to handover to performing organizations.
• Provide project status updates, attend scope review and coordination meetings when required.
• Actively engage on sight in project management of the gas design project during construction phase.

* Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline, science, or project management

* Minimum of 1 - 3 years of engineering or project management experience preferred

* Understanding of utility construction industry standards, regulations and contract terms

* Valid driver's license required

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