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This is a Hybrid role with time spent in office and in the field.\nAt National Grid, our telecommunications infrastructure plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and resilient electricity network. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with telecommunications or utility infrastructure experience who wants to develop expertise in asset management while working across engineering, operations, and capital planning teams.\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.\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\nWe are seeking a Telecom Engineer with a specialty in Telecom Asset Management to support the management and modernization of telecom infrastructure assets within Electricity Transmission. The engineer will contribute to asset inventory development, field validation, data quality, lifecycle planning, risk analysis, reporting, and capital planning activities under the guidance of senior engineers and program leadership.\nThe role will help maintain accurate telecom infrastructure records in the Telecom Operations Management System (TOMS) and related platforms, support the integration of legacy and new telecom systems into a consistent asset management framework, and contribute to Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) objectives. This work supports grid reliability, operational visibility, informed investment decisions, and the continued modernization of telecom infrastructure.\nKey Accountabilities\nSupport the development, update, and maintenance of an accurate inventory of telecom assets across substations, field sites, towers, data centers, and other critical telecom locations.\nParticipate in and coordinate field audits to validate asset data, document previously unrecorded infrastructure, and integrate findings into the asset database, including microwave, DFAN, OTN, fiber, and IP network assets.\nMaintain asset records and support data integrity, completeness, and consistency within TOMS and related systems, including Cascade, Transmission Explorer, and GE Small World.\nCollaborate with Telecom Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to ensure telecom assets are accurately captured, maintained, and governed.\nAssist with dashboards, reports, and data analysis that provide visibility into asset condition, lifecycle status, performance, risk, and investment needs.\nSupport telecom asset lifecycle planning activities, including end-of-life assessments, replacement standards, depreciation inputs, risk assessments, and capital replacement prioritization.\nApply established asset management practices, including ISO 55000 and Institute of Asset Management principles, as directed by senior staff and program leadership.\nAssist with predictive analytics, failure trend analysis, replacement prioritization, and long-term capital planning.\nProvide technical input to project teams, engineering groups, and maintenance personnel, and document lessons learned and asset information for knowledge transfer.\nSupport the review and update of technical policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes aligned with company and regulatory requirements.\nContribute to annual and strategic reporting on telecom asset lifecycle performance, risk exposure, investment needs, and capital optimization.\nIdentify opportunities to improve asset data collection, reporting, workflow efficiency, and system integration.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.\nMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience in telecom infrastructure, utility communications, engineering, asset management, or a closely related field.\nFoundational understanding of asset inventory, lifecycle planning, capital forecasting, risk analysis, or asset data management.\nWorking knowledge of telecom infrastructure and the interaction between operational technology and information technology environments.\nFamiliarity with one or more telecom technologies such as microwave, fiber optics, DFAN or other private radio systems, optical transport networks, and IP network devices.\nAbility to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate technical and asset-related information accurately.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, project, and business teams.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.\nCommitment to data quality, continuous improvement, safety, and innovation.\nPreferred\nExperience in a utility, energy, telecommunications, or other critical infrastructure environment.\nExposure to asset management, GIS, work management, or engineering data systems such as TOMS, Cascade, GE Small World, or similar platforms.\nFamiliarity with data visualization, reporting, predictive analytics, or risk modeling tools.\nAwareness of ISO 55000, Institute of Asset Management principles, or willingness to pursue relevant asset management training or certification.\nExperience supporting field audits, site surveys, asset data collection, or infrastructure documentation.\nCore Competencies\nAnalytical thinking and practical problem-solving.\nAttention to detail and commitment to asset data integrity.\nClear communication and cross-functional collaboration.\nOrganization, prioritization, and accountability.\nLearning agility and willingness to build expertise in telecom asset management.\nContinuous improvement and customer-focused delivery.\nMore Information\nWhy National Grid?\nHelp shape the future of New England's telecommunications infrastructure supporting the electric grid.\nWork on high-impact initiatives that support reliability, resilience, and modernization.\nCollaborate with experienced engineering, operations, and asset management professionals.\nGain exposure to long-term capital planning and infrastructure investment programs.\nBe part of an organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering value for customers and communities.\nSalary\n$109,000 - $128,000 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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