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Iberdrola · 5 months ago

Lead Line Engineer

United States Of America, Maine, Augusta

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $130K/yr

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO is a part of Avangrid Networks, responsible for high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs. The Lead Line Engineer will oversee engineering designs, manage capital projects, and provide technical leadership while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability

Responsibilities

Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout

Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers

Proactively identify and perform special projects and studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business

Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services

Solve unique and complex engineering problems. Identify innovative solutions

Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency

Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and applying engineering judgment to solve technical problems

Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards

Represent the company on regional and national committees when needed

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 For Lead Engineers:

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

Qualification

Engineering DesignRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipCAD DraftingPLS-CADD ModelingConstruction StandardsTransmission Line DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Required

Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)

Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization 'Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.')

Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation

Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others - to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment - Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in the delivery of projects, as necessary

Relevant network construction and operational experience to include field inspections

Computer literacy

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Professional Engineering License Preferred

Preferred

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems

Proven ability to lead and manage projects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts

Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies

Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms

General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment

Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management

Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels

Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions

Awareness and understanding of key business drivers

Ability to devise solutions to both common and complex problems/challenges

Where appropriate, technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment

Where required, knowledge of: Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements

Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV

CAD Drafting - Expert

Company Procedures, Processes and Standards - Expert

Construction and Outage Sequencing - Expert

Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations- Expert