Lead Engineer

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Job Purpose

To lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives of the enterprise wide electricity distribution and transmission.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the timely development of distribution construction designs and plans in order to meet business plan goals.
• Interface externally with major industrial and commercial customers, as well as major residential developers, local inspection and approval authorities, and other external bodies.
• Ensure that designs adhere to company construction standards, and that the scope meets design requirements.
• Approve designs created by assigned represented employees, ensuring quality and functionality requirements are met.
• Work alongside work stream leads to ensure work streams are managing tasks and meeting project deadlines.
• Take responsibility for mobilizing and managing project teams, and delivering tangible business benefits.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Able to motivate, counsel, coach, and develop direct reports and others.
• Experience establishing clearly defined goals and standards of employee performance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or science is required
• Advanced degree, Professional License (PE) or certification is a plus
• Black Belt in Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and/ or Continuous Improvement, LCS Lean Certification (desirable)

More Information

Salary

$111,000 - $131,000 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.