Energy Integration Consultant, Screenings - Military veterans preferred

Description
About the Position:

National Grid is looking for a customer-facingprofessional who will own and manage the Distributed Generation (DG) Interconnection ApplicationDevelopment Process. Successful candidates will have strong technical, timemanagement and communication skills. The successful candidate will work withinternal and external stakeholders while developing primarily complex DGprojects from pre-application stages, including Step 0 inquiries, throughapplication processing stages, including application reviews and tariff basedscreens. Work must be completed inaccordance with regulatory, legislative and technical obligations. Candidatewill be part of a team responsible for managing the application through thebalance of the interconnection process. Asa DG subject matter expert, the candidate will also be expected to provideoutreach and educate others on DG initiatives.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Obtaining and interpreting technical documentation
Performing preliminary screenings (and feasibility reviews as necessary) per applicable standards
Drafting contractual agreements
Assisting project owners as needed throughout the interconnection process
Manage expectations of customers, external vendors, contractors and consultants while ensuring timely delivery of utility services
Assist in maintenance and development of National Grid’s customer application portal and work management system.
Update procedures to support the design solutions that enhance Distributed Generation programs.
Challenge existing policies and procedures to continuously seek ways to enhance customer service and cost-effectiveness.
Provide technical guidance, support and coaching to others, both internally and externally) in order to share knowledge and increase understanding of Distributed Generation programs and services.
Analyze and evaluate developments in Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy technologies in order to identify impact of different scenarios on the business and strategies for integrating cost efficiencies.
Represent National Grid as needed in variousindustry associations or external outreach sessions.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience Required:
Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering preferred (Electrical preferred) or other related field with minimum 3+ years of work experience
Ability to develop proficiency with NY, MA, and RI tariffs, especially as they relate to Distributed Generation
Familiarity with power system components, engineering concepts, project management and interconnections.
Understanding of anti-islanding concepts and 3V0 protection issues
Experience with renewable energies and utility industry a major plus.
Ability to understand various regulatory policies and interconnection programs, especially those involving compensation (i.e net metering, SMART, VDER, REGrowth, etc)
Able to read schematics, one-lines and three-lines, including relays, and recommend/oversee changes to documentation, .
Ability to become proficient in the utilization of RCC database, GIS, FeedPro, ArcGIS, PI, etc
Ability to enforce ESB756 and Specifications for Electrical Installations, especially as relates to secondary and primary metering.
Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS), mapping systems or ability to be trained.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office software products.
Experience with utility electric and gas construction a plus.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to represent the company in meeting andseminars, present material as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and analyze relationships among several parts of a problem or situation in order to clearly articulate the findings and anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next steps.
Support and be part of a team environment.
Understands theory behind policies and processes and demonstrates the ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working e.g. taking action to avoid future crisis or create opportunities to improve existing practices.
Prior work experience in reviewing and discussing CHP/DG feasibility reviews, system impact studies and working successfully with consulting engineers and contractors preferred.
Understands the importance of procedures and standards of working and demonstrates the ability to give directions or demonstrations with clear reasons and rationales.
Be a coordinator for technical DG items that may arise with the National Grid customer base.
Good knowledge of DG system design practices and installation standards.

This position is one of National Grid’s career path roles which provide for promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you develop and evolve in the position by gaining experience, expertis
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.
Job
:Customer Group
Primary Location
:MA-Waltham
Organisation
:Customer Group
Schedule
:Full-time
Job Posting
:Dec 7, 2018, 4:57:11 PM
Unposting Date
:Ongoing