TITLE: Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

GREAT BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELCOATION

SALARY RANGE: 101404$ to 139431$

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

Orange ,CT

Work type: Office

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Lead Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include leading and performing highly technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company's strategic vision.

Behavioral Skills and Requirements

Leadership Competencies

• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices
• Work independently with little supervision

Behavioral Competencies

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Technical Skills and Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model

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• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)

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• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others

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• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)

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Functional Job Specific Competencies

Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)
Advanced Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Enfuzion)
- Expert

Education & Experience Requirements:

BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.)

7+ years of experience (Industry Related)

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Job Posting End Date:
October-4-2024

Minimum Salary: 101404.00 Maximum Salary: 139431.00 Salary Unit: Yearly