Power Engineering Analyst

About us

National Grid is hiring a Power Engineering Analyst. This position will be located in our Hicksville, NY office.

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 puts 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.

To deliver high quality learning experiences that meet clients' technical, regulatory and safety learning needs through a blended learning approach and support the design and development of learning solutions.

Job Purpose

Provide Budget Planning and Forecasting, Project Cost Analysis and Reporting for Power Generation Operations Capital Investments.

Key Accountabilities• Support the preparation of the annual and long-term Capital investment budget.• Prepare monthly project cost forecasts for assigned projects and analyze variances to budget and total project approved values. Collaborate with Engineers, Operations, Construction Managers, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and other stakeholders to review work progress, schedule, actual spend, commitments and total estimated cost at completion.• Retrieve and analyze project cost data.• Prepare cost reports detailing project spending including engineering, materials, labor, contractor services and other related costs.• Develop and maintain databases and ad-hoc reports for Capital Spending Plan, Asset Data, and other related information.• Provide support for audits response, recommendations implementation and reporting.

Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.• Experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, cost control and program/project administration.• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications• Advanced computer and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, query, analyze, and present large amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI and/or similar business intelligence reporting tools.• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and presentation skills.• Self-starter with the ability to quickly adapt and collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve objectives within tight schedules.• Knowledge of Power Plant Operations, Maintenance and Construction. - Preferred.• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to Long Island Power Plant locations.

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Salary

$84K - $99K 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.