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National Grid is hiring a Principal QC Electrical Engineer in the Substation Engineering & Design department in Syracuse, NY. This is a Hybrid position and will be in office 2 to 3 times a week.
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.
The NY Substation Engineering & Design department is committed to delivering on our promises and producing the highest quality substation designs. In this role you will improve the design quality, ensure consistent implementation of standard designs, and play a key role in developing & mentoring our team members.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide independent, thorough quality checks of substation drawings and associated deliverables to support substation capital improvement and construction projects. Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering standard documents and standard design templates, provide on-site field support when required, and deliver training, mentorship, and professional development for electrical designers and engineers. Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering and design teams to meet project milestones for work ranging from upgrades to existing substations to new greenfield builds. Substations range from large transmission facilities to small distribution substations up to and including 345kV.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Perform independent substation drawing quality checks to support substation construction projects.
- Provide technical guidance, 1 on 1 support, and mentorship & coaching to electrical designers & engineers.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups including but not limited to, Options Solution Engineering, Protection Engineering, Controls & Integration Engineering, Intelligent Substation Design & Standards, and Substation Engineering & Design.
- Develop & lead technical training for electrical designers & engineers.
- Review engineering calculations and studies (grounding, AC & DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, rigid bus design, etc.) to support projects.
- Assist the Intelligent Substation Design & Standards department in the development and continuous improvement of substation standard designs & templates and standard engineering documents.
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical challenges, investigative findings, and recommended solutions.
- Support field operations and engineering teams during construction and emergent issues as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Minimum 20 years’ experience related to electrical substation design, with consideration of a combination of lesser years and post graduate education credentials.
- Or minimum 14 years’ work experience related to electrical substation design with professional engineering license.
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
- Coursework related to three-phase AC power, transformers, and electrical machines.
- Expert knowledge on industry standards and codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, etc.)
- Excellent oral & written communication skills including the ability to teach others and communicate effectively both internally & externally to the department.
- Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
Preferred:
- A Master of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering and / or a PE License is preferred.
- Knowledge in Bentley Microstation and ProjectWise.
SALARY
$154,000 - $181,000 a year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
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 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.
Our 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. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
INTRODUCTION
National Grid is hiring a Principal QC Electrical Engineer in the Substation Engineering & Design department in Syracuse, NY. This is a Hybrid position and will be in office 2 to 3 times a week.
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.
The NY Substation Engineering & Design department is committed to delivering on our promises and producing the highest quality substation designs. In this role you will improve the design quality, ensure consistent implementation of standard designs, and play a key role in developing & mentoring our team members.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide independent, thorough quality checks of substation drawings and associated deliverables to support substation capital improvement and construction projects. Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering standard documents and standard design templates, provide on-site field support when required, and deliver training, mentorship, and professional development for electrical designers and engineers. Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering and design teams to meet project milestones for work ranging from upgrades to existing substations to new greenfield builds. Substations range from large transmission facilities to small distribution substations up to and including 345kV.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Perform independent substation drawing quality checks to support substation construction projects.
- Provide technical guidance, 1 on 1 support, and mentorship & coaching to electrical designers & engineers.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups including but not limited to, Options Solution Engineering, Protection Engineering, Controls & Integration Engineering, Intelligent Substation Design & Standards, and Substation Engineering & Design.
- Develop & lead technical training for electrical designers & engineers.
- Review engineering calculations and studies (grounding, AC & DC system sizing, lightning protection, lighting, rigid bus design, etc.) to support projects.
- Assist the Intelligent Substation Design & Standards department in the development and continuous improvement of substation standard designs & templates and standard engineering documents.
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical challenges, investigative findings, and recommended solutions.
- Support field operations and engineering teams during construction and emergent issues as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Minimum 20 years’ experience related to electrical substation design, with consideration of a combination of lesser years and post graduate education credentials.
- Or minimum 14 years’ work experience related to electrical substation design with professional engineering license.
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
- Coursework related to three-phase AC power, transformers, and electrical machines.
- Expert knowledge on industry standards and codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC, etc.)
- Excellent oral & written communication skills including the ability to teach others and communicate effectively both internally & externally to the department.
- Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation.
Preferred:
- A Master of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering and / or a PE License is preferred.
- Knowledge in Bentley Microstation and ProjectWise.
SALARY
$154,000 - $181,000 a year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
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 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.
Our 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. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Your bachelor's degree in electrical engineering typically qualifies for EB-3, but a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience opens the EB-2 category. Get your foreign degree evaluated before applying so employers can confirm your tier immediately.
Search DOL disclosure data for sponsoring employers
PERM filings are public record. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter by SOC code 17-2071 for Electrical Engineers and identify which companies have filed labor certifications recently. Targeting these employers directly cuts out guesswork about sponsorship willingness.
Find green card roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces electrical engineer positions where employers have an active green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 to focus only on roles where the sponsorship pathway matches your credentials.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job description early
PERM requires the posted job duties to match the actual role. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for electrical engineer and confirm your offer letter uses consistent terminology. Mismatches between the PERM description and your actual tasks are a common audit trigger.
Clarify the employer's PERM timeline before accepting
PERM labor certification can take six months to over two years depending on DOL backlog and whether an audit is issued. Ask your prospective employer whether they use a supervised recruitment or basic process and whether they've filed PERM cases before.
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Find Electrical Engineer JobsElectrical Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does electrical engineer qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Electrical engineering roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies both the PERM specialty occupation standard and the EB-2 or EB-3 professional category definition. The employer must document that the degree requirement is standard for the position industry-wide, which is straightforward for licensed engineering roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for electrical engineers?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery; green card sponsorship via PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 professional level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM typically takes one to three years from start to approval, compared to H-1B processing measured in months.
Which green card category do most electrical engineers fall under, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most electrical engineers qualify for EB-3 under the professional category with a bachelor's degree. You can qualify for EB-2 if you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive post-degree experience. Some candidates file both in parallel to keep options open if one category faces a longer backlog.
Where can I find electrical engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter electrical engineer roles specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can target employers who have completed PERM filings before rather than cold-applying and hoping. This is more efficient than parsing raw DOL disclosure files yourself, especially when you're filtering by location or engineering discipline.
Can an employer start my green card process while I'm on H-1B as an electrical engineer?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. If your employer files and approves your I-140 while you're on H-1B, you can use AC21 portability to extend your H-1B beyond the six-year cap in one-year increments while your green card case is pending. USCIS allows this once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days.
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