Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

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.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid is hiring an Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. This role is located in our Northport, NY location.

Job Purpose

• Perform technical investigations and administrative tasks related to power plant operation and maintenance
• Analyze, identify and take appropriate actions to correct unsatisfactory system and plant conditions and to improve plant performance

Key Accountabilities

• Investigate system performance problems and with Engineering, develop system modifications as needed
• Interface with other company departments as well as external contractors and vendors in the performance of plant operations and maintenance
• Conduct equipment tests, analyze the results and prepare recommendations for corrective actions
• Oversee company or contractor workforce in the performance of plant modifications, maintenance and repairs
• Monitor all plant operating and environmental conditions through regular inspections and review of logs
• Be “on call” on a regular scheduled basis during weekends and off hours to respond to plant contingencies

Qualifications

• General knowledge in areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, electricity and related disciplines is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science is required
• Power plant operations and maintenance experience preferred

More Information

Salary

$102,000 - $120,00 a year

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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.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need.
We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone  feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.