Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering

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National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our engaged and collaborative NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team in Waltham, MA.

This is a Hybrid Role: 2 days in office - Must live within a commutable distance to Waltham, MA

The NE Gas Distribution Engineering Design - Central Region team is responsible for the design of standard and complex natural gas distribution projects, west and south of Boston. Our team supports the design of gas main and service replacements, public works, reliability and growth projects.

• You'll be part of an engineering design project team to develop and manage all engineering aspects of gas distribution infrastructure projects
• Acting as a technical subject matter expert (SME), based on level of experience, you'll develop unique engineering designs for gas distribution projects
• You'll manage external engineering design firms to ensure all design work is performed in accordance with company and industry standards, within budget and on schedule
• You will produce construction drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with company standards for gas distribution designs
• You'll prioritize work and manage multiple, internal and external stakeholders, projects within budget and time constraints, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders
• You'll assess project scopes and identify required variances prior to design to ensure a complete, high quality and safe project outcome
• You'll also implement change control procedures to track design changes instituted by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result from the proposed change

• You'll have earned an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, with experience in civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, plumbing or similar.
• You'll have AutoCAD design, or similar design software, experience matching your years of employment
• You'll have worked for at least two (2) years in a civil or mechanical engineering role. Lesser years of experience may be acceptable based on qualifications within the National Grid Technical Progression Series (e.g., advanced technical degree)
• Preferably, you'll have earned your EIT license or be able to obtain within one (1) year
• A valid driver's license is also required