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National Grid is hiring Engineer, Gas Planning and Design Engineering position in Brooklyn, 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, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

To make sure National Grid's State and Federal mandated corrosion control programs are completed within regulated timeframes and budget. Promote and follow testing and safety procedures set forth by National Grid,New York State, and the US DOT.

Job Dimensions

• Develops and maintains corrosion control engineering programs for gas transmission, distribution, production and storage facilities, to achieve and sustain compliance with federal and state regulations
• Maintain safety as highest priority by promoting our safety goals and procedures, which includes regular safety and observation audits completed in the field.
• Understand and promote cost savings measures to ensure cost center stays within specified budget.

• Be proficient and teach direct reports and others on new corrosion electronic database system (Pipeline Compliance System) as well as other National Grid software systems such as Gas GIS, Fortis, CIS. Typical windows knowledge needed for software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Main Interfaces

• This position will require daily contact with all direct reports.
• Email and other communication for upper-level management will be needed on a regular basis.

Key Tasks

• Develops and maintains corrosion control engineering programs for gas transmission, distribution, production and storage facilities, to achieve and sustain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Implementing and interpreting federal, state, and local codes to ensure Company compliance. Applying technical knowledge and experience along with industry codes, standards, and regulations is required.
• Support all of these functions and processes enterprise wide as well as other activities within Gas System Engineering and the gas organization. The position will require some travel as needed, field support and reports to the Corrosion Manager.
• Work will include Development of engineering plans, specifications and designs for new cathodic protection systems.
• Development of specifications and procedures for the performance and analysis of field tests on cathodic protection systems and data interpretation will be required.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of Work Orders. Working with our corrosion testers, technicians, operations and other organizations is required.
• Pipeline Compliance System database is utilized for collection and storage of testing data. However, corrosion and historical data may be available in multiple formats electronic, paper mapping etc. The successful applicant will be required to work with each and all of these formats

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

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Downstate NY Salary:$106,000 - $125,000 a year

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.

"Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions."