Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design

Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and DesignNational GridMay 14, 2025About the jobAbout UsNational Grid is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Network Control Modernization team. If you’re interested in working on cutting-edge energy technology, shaping the future of the grid, and making a real impact on millions of customers, this role is for you! Location: Northborough, MA (Hybrid – minimum two days in the office)Why Join Us?Work with advanced technology that powers the future of energy.Be part of a collaborative, diverse team where your ideas matter.Grow your career in an exciting, evolving industry with mentorship and professional development opportunities.Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.What You’ll DoAs part of our team, you’ll help manage the electric distribution system, ensuring power is delivered safely and efficiently to over 2 million customers in Massachusetts. Your work will support outage management, grid automation, and integration of new energy technologies like solar and battery storage.Your ImpactBecome a go-to expert in our Distribution SCADA – a key tool for keeping the grid running smoothly.Lead projects to enhance grid operations, integrating new data sources like smart meters and mobile workforce tools.Work on real-time power system challenges by analyzing how renewable energy, electric vehicles, and storage technologies impact the grid.Collaborate with engineers, operators, and industry leaders to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.Stay ahead of industry trends by attending conferences, networking, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.Must HavesWe’re looking for someone who is curious, problem-solving, and ready to grow. If you don’t meet every qualification below but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) from an ABET-accredited programAt least 5 years of experience in the electric power industry or working with electric operationsFamiliarity with power systems engineering (substations, distribution planning, load flow analysis)Strong communication and teamwork skills—you’ll work with different teams across the companyNice-to-Haves (but not required!):Experience with ADMS, SCADA, or Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar and batteries. (Hitachi experience is a plus)Passion for clean energy, sustainability, and new technologyFamiliarity with GIS, process updates and records/database maintenanceReady to Power the Future?If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, work with cutting-edge technology, and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s shape the future of energy together!$129k – $152k a yearThis 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 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.To career newsletter and get notified when new jobs are publishedEmail Address *I agree to receive Newsletter from Transformers Magazine.For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website Privacy Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17