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National Grid is hiring a Low Carbon Fuels Engineer for our NY Gas FOH Eng and R&D Programs dept in Melville, NY.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are therewhen people need us the most. We
connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. Thepace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us inan 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 deliverytoday 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.
Job Purpose
The Engineer is responsiblefor delivering technical evaluations of potential Renewable Gas production and/or hydrogen facilities that will provide low carbon energy derived from renewable power, municipal wastewater, solid waste, farm waste or other sources or organic waste in support of the Company's Clean Energy Vision.
The Engineer will also be responsiblefor the design, development and implementation of Company guidelines and standards associated with the safe and economically advantageous interconnection of renewable gas and/or green hydrogen production facilities with the Company's gas distribution systems in accordance with industry best practices. laws, and state regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform basic or standard engineering analysis and conceptual design of the interconnection of third-party renewable gas or hydrogen supply facilities to local gas distribution networks in accordance with industry standards such as the "Interconnect Guide for Emerging Fuels into Energy Delivery Networks" published by the Northeast Gas Association.
- Ensure the design of physical interconnections to the gas distributions systems are safe, reliable, not disruptive to the community, environmentally superior and economically optimized.
- Manage timelines and coordinate with renewable energy developers, regulatory agencies, permitting agencies and various Company functions.
- Evaluation and determination of the impact of the interconnections on communities specifically Environmental Justice or Economically Disadvantaged Communities
- Technical support to all aspects of the development process for Renewable Gas and.or hydrogen developers
- Prepare regulatory filings and respond to regulatory inquires and support outreach to the communities impacted.
- Renewable gas or hydrogen interconnection project oversight and progress reporting
- Knowledge sharing among MA and NY technical teams and the wider National Grid workforce.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, science or technology from an ABET accredited engineering school. Graduate degrees in engineering or business are also encouraged.
- Knowledge of the design and operation of systems that transport, treat, and monitor combustible gases, preferably systems that transport natural gas.
- Knowledge of current trends within the bio-fuels and piping industries and developments in legislation or regulation
- A driver's license with a safe driving history is required.
- A Professional Engineer's license or progress toward a professional engineer's license is preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Work in a Project Management team environment
- Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience and tailors' message accordingly.
- Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
- Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly and not defensively and communicates engineering customer expectations to monitor delivery of engineering projects and satisfaction.
- Proactively makes changes to improve performance, efficiency and effectiveness of processes, for example challenge existing engineering procedures and highlight areas for improvement.
- Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on latest information or contrary evidence.
More Information
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Salary
$105,000 - $124,000 a year
Salary commensurate with location and experience
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. 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.
