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We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.\nThe 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.\nJob Purpose\nShape the future of New York’s energy grid by leading the development of innovative, sustainable solutions that meet customer needs while enhancing system reliability. As Manager, Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA), you will lead a team of engineers responsible for identifying and advancing projects that leverage energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, distributed generation, and other distributed energy resources as alternatives to traditional infrastructure investments.\nIn this highly collaborative role, you will partner with distribution planning engineers, asset management teams, and financial analysts to evaluate opportunities, guide competitive procurements, and develop cost-effective solutions that support National Grid’s clean energy goals. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the modernization of the electric grid, drive strategic investments, and play a key role in New York’s energy transition.\nKey Accountabilities\nDevelop and manage technical scopes for Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) projects.\n\nLead end-to-end project management for multiple NWA initiatives, including opportunity screening, cross-functional coordination, RFP development, cost-benefit analysis, vendor selection, budget and schedule management, contractor oversight, data management, issue resolution, reporting, and project closeout.\n\nSupport regulatory activities, including filing development, testimony preparation, and responses to information requests.\n\nMonitor and evaluate project performance using established tools, metrics, and techniques.\n\nPartner with internal stakeholders to identify and advance NWA opportunities that provide the greatest system and customer value.\n\nDrive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned, challenging existing processes, and identifying efficiencies, future revenue opportunities, and innovative business models.\n\nMaintain awareness of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies through collaboration with utility peers and industry organizations.\n\nSupport interdisciplinary project teams in achieving project goals, objectives, and performance targets.\n\nDemonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, customer service excellence, accountability, and timely resolution of issues.\n\nProactively improve processes, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness while performing other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited instituation; advanced degree preferred.\nExtensive experience (typically 8+ years) in utility engineering roles involving non wire alternatives (NWA), emerging technology and/or innovation.\nStrong knowledge of electric distribution and transmission systems and regulatory environment in New York.\nStrong project management skills, including demonstrated capability to manage project scope, schedule and budget milestones on complicated projects.\nExperience drafting successful Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and working with benefit/cost (or other financial justification) analysis.\nFamiliarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts.\nProficiency with Microsoft office suite.\nTime management, leadership and team building skills. \nGreat interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.\nAbility to support the development of regulatory filings, interfacing with National Grid rates, legal and other departments.\nAbility to think strategically and make a compelling case to adopt new, innovative technologies and approaches for NWAs.\nStrong analytical, project management, and communication skills.\nMore Information\nSalary:$161,000 - $189,000 per year\nNational Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.\nThis 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.\nNational Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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