National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Director Gas Project Engineering

OCCUPATION:
Energy/Nuclear Engineering

National Grid, whose primary business is the ownership and operation of regulated electric and gas infrastructure networks in the UK and US serving 19 million customers, with US headquarters in Waltham Massachusetts, is seeking an Engineering Director within its US Gas Distribution business. The US Gas business includes gas distribution networks in Massachusetts, NYC, Long Island, upstate NY, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. This role is responsible for development of detailed engineering plans for gas distribution, and transmission capital improvement projects. With annual capital improvements approaching $1B, this is considered a senior leadership position reporting to the VP of Engineering. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership capability, strong engineering process orientation, as well as high personal integrity and credibility with both engineering teams and executive leadership. As we continue to grow, opportunities are ever evolving for ambitious and driven individuals

Responsibilities
Direct engineering, design, and permitting of major capital projects including gas transmission infrastructure, distribution piping, and regulator stations, control systems, and gate stations. Establish strategy, develop asset management and installation strategies to achieve cost effective risk mitigation, and support the resource allocation process. Interface with municipal agencies performing construction that may impact company facilities. Provide industry leadership at a national level in gas distribution engineering. Direct and develop a professional staff.

Requirements:

B.S. degree in engineering discipline required. Master degree desirable
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
10 years leadership experience, at the Manager or Director level preferred
Knowledge and experience in system operations, network analysis, construction, rates and economics
Familiarity with federal, state, and local gas codes and standards
Successful track record of identifying issues, concerns, and sharing of best practices from internal and external sources
Ability to build strong relationships with both internal, and external stakeholders
Proven ability to motivate performance and manage others
Bottom line oriented, budget conscious, metric/measurement driven

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