Avangrid

Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

LocationRochester, NY
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Reports to Manager Transmission Planning

Reports in Office to CT - Orange - 100 Marsh Hill Rd or NY - Rochester - Scottsville Rd

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $120,000-$139,431

Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree Experience: 7 Years (minimum)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.

Job Summary

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.

Specific Responsibilities Include

Collaborate, perform, and lead power system studies (steady-state, stability, short-circuit, transfer limit, PV/QC, etc.) using industry-standard software tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, and TARA.
Use of excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management to inform and influence others, providing strategic input for business plans and decision making. Serves as a witness on regulatory and technical issues to advance business objectives (ISO’s, siting council, PUC’s, etc.). Represent Avangrid in national and regional forums.
Take a leadership role in the scoping, performance, and quality assurance of technical studies performed by a team of engineers. Be accountable for the results of the studies and ensure accountability of the team.
Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Clearly document and communicate results and recommendations, as appropriate, including data representation, report writing, and developing/delivering presentations.
Seek out and develop subject matter expertise on a diverse range of topics. Mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change. Document best practices to encourage consistency and ensure knowledge transfer.

Technical Skills And Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, applicable industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous direct utility and/or system planning experience.

Technical Skills/Competencies

Software Proficiency: Expert-level capability with steady state power system modeling and simulation software (e.g., TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, etc.). Additional consideration given to experience with a dynamic stability, short circuit, PV/QV, transfer limit analyses and software.
Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of Local, State, Regional, and Federal regulatory standards, processes, and requirements. Ability to comprehend regulatory processes/requirements and formulate an action plan to achieve results and ensure compliance.
Team Management: Ability to lead, and be accountable for, internal and external (consulting) staff toward a common goal. Includes the ability to organize, schedule, and lead a team toward the successful completion of commitments.
Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation: Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others.
Project Development: Understanding of the various considerations that relate to the scoping and development of preliminary project proposals. Ability to competently coordinate with diverse internal subject matter experts to develop robust and comprehensive project proposals.

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

August-1-2025

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