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　　National Grid is hiring an Engineer for our Gas Planning and Design Engineering department in Syracuse, 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 ourselves and our business.

　　Job Purpose

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

　　Key Accountabilities

　　Demonstration of 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.Work as part of an engineering design project team to develop and manage engineering aspects of a project, up to and including project closeout and compilation of as-built documentation.Implement change control procedures as necessary to track design changes initiated by engineering or field operations and identify any associated risks that may result. Document any requests to deviate from approved/agreed to parameters and seek authorization where required.Collaborate with Gas Operations 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.Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraintsEffectively communicateproject information with involved internal and external stakeholders.Participate in Storm restoration activities or other system emergencies as called upon.Develop project bid specifications and assist in the procurement of engineering and/or and construction services.Interpret and incorporate corporate process safety procedures.Identify and specify materials to be used in association with gas construction projects.Identify and acquire the necessary permits, licenses, and land rights associated with the project.Commitment to Safety as a core value.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.2 years+ of engineering, design and project management experience.Understanding of design and construction standards, engineering drawings, and underground construction methods and procedures.Knowledge of OSHA, PHMSA, NYS, MA or RI regulations.A valid driver's license with a safe driving record is required.

　　More Information

　　Salary:$82,000 - $96,000

　　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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

　　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.

　　Minimum Salary: 82000.00Maximum Salary: 82000.00Salary Unit: Yearly