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Platform Engineer

National Grid
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

About us

Job Purpose

National Grid's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) department provides IT Digital support services for the critical applications that drive the company's operations. This Platform Engineering role is responsible for supporting the overall operation of National Grid's mission critical systems, with a primary focus on the Gas Energy Management System (GMS). Responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of Gas Applications used to monitor and control as well as perform accounting functions for National Grid's gas transmission and distribution systems in the U.S.

Key Accountabilities

Monitor and maintain the overall health of the gas SCADA system including workstations, servers, communications' equipment and application software.

Conduct SQL Database maintenance and configuration.

Develop and manage Scripts and stored procedures.

Coordinates with service / support vendors in the repair of SCADA applications, servers, workstations, applications, database, networking equipment, and monitoring devices.

Support the design, configuration, the supervision of, installation, repair, and maintenance of the GMS servers, workstations, LAN, WAN, and ancillary equipment such as switches, terminal servers, routers, and security appliances.

Supervisory / Interpersonal- Experience Required

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and team work.
  • Excellent teamwork.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or any engineering discipline with a focus in computer area.

Experience with SQL Server and Databases including Microsoft Reporting Services

Experience with writing scripts and stored procedures including C sharp or equivalent programming languages

Experience with Windows Server OS and networking principles.

Experience with Active Directory

Must be able to analyze operational requirements in a highly logical manner and be able to recommend modifications and improvements based on a thorough knowledge of computer processes.

More Information

Salary

Downstate NY : $134,000 - $158,000 a year

New England : $125,000 - $147,000 a year

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. Internal 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.

Salary : $125,000 - $147,000

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