{"id":2120948,"url":"https://alion.io/job/national-grid-principal-equipment-engineer","title":"Principal Equipment Engineer","company":{"id":1754610,"name":"National Grid","domain":"nationalgrid.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/national-grid","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":173000,"max":203000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":203000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":16,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-21T09:36:59Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":22,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":22},"description":"About us\nNational Grid is hiring a Principal Engineer for our Substation O&M Services department to work at our Northboro, MA office and will include travel to multiple locations. \nAs a Principal Equipment Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe commissioning and energization of transmission and distribution substations across New England. This is an opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects that support reliability, safety, and the delivery of power to customers and communities.\nEvery 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.\nTo 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\nThe Principal Engineer is responsible for supporting the Commissioning & Energization Process for all primary Transmission and Distribution substation equipment.\nKey Accountabilities\nResponsible for substation energizations in a safe manner without impact to customers or the operating system.\nBe the primary interface with Field Operation Teams, Engineering, Project Management, Contractors, and Dispatch for all commissioning and energization related activities.\nCoordinate energization planning, site visits, additional testing, job walkthroughs and punch list preparation/completion as required\nAssist with transmission and distribution substation projects including scope, design criteria, construction review, data integration of deliverables (drawings, test data)\nAssure that substation equipment is installed and tested in accordance with National Grid Testing and Commissioning Procedures and Standards.\nMentor team members and other departments on technical matters and ongoing project lessons\nConduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards and specifications.\nProperly mark-up Op-Diagrams and associated Line Diagrams per procedure prior to switching for energization.\nAssure all EMS 1-lines have been updated prior to energization of a circuit or apparatus.\nReview all testing results and distribute to Project Supervisor, Substation O&M, and Substation Engineering.\nParticipate in project design reviews.\nEnsure data from substation projects is integrated back into National Grid systems. This includes drawings, test reports, AIMMS equipment forms, vendor drawings, work order summary forms, and any other information required to support this project.\nEnsure the nameplate data for all new equipment to be energized has been entered in National Grid’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and has been assigned an ID tag for maintenance tracking purposes.\nDesign, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.\nRecommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs. • Assist with maintaining project timeliness and budgets.\nAssist with the design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives.\nProvide technical support to internal and external departments for the application, operation, and maintenance of apparatus. Includes testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.\nResolve technical issues.\nAssist in developing long-range maintenance philosophies.\nReview operation and maintenance practices.\nAssist in project estimating and economic analysis.\nManage multiple projects at one time.\nWork in a Project Management team environment.\nTravel will be required\nStorm duty support will be required \nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.\nA minimum of 16 or more years of directly related experience in utility engineering and/or utility operations. \nUnderstanding of Company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices. \nKnowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes. \nAbility to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness. \nDemonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. \nProficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools. \nValid driver’s license. \nAbility to manage several projects at one time. \nAbility to work in energized stations. \nAbility to travel outside Company territory. \nAbility to carry 50 pounds of equipment. \nAbility to produce technical reports, analysis, and documentation. \nMobility in and around a substation \nKnowledge of substation construction and maintenance techniques \nKnowledge of NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NESC, SATM, ISO, EPA, ASTM, ASME \nKnowledge of maintenance and operation philosophy \nKnowledge of protection operation and reliability philosophy \nKnowledge of 3-phase power system theory for both static and dynamic systems \nKnowledge of utility system practices and substation equipment \nCapable of analyzing apparatus test data \nCapable of troubleshooting \nMore Information\nWhy National Grid?\nHelp shape the future of New England's electricity system.\nWork on high-impact initiatives that support reliability, affordability, and sustainability.\nCollaborate with industry-leading experts across strategy, operations, technology, and regulation.\nGain exposure to major grid modernization and energy transformation programs.\nBe part of an organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering value for customers and communities.\nSalary\n$173,000 - $203,000 a year\nNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\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. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.\nOur employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. 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