Avangrid · 13 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Interconnections
Vestal, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAvangrid is a leading energy company focused on sustainable energy solutions. The Principal Engineer will work independently to solve complex distribution planning and reliability issues while mentoring other engineers and managing key projects within the Interconnection group.
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Hiring Manager
Swaleha J.
Responsibilities
Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections; develops scoping documents for complex distribution system improvement projects and proposes solutions for identified distribution issues falling outside of established distribution planning criteria, including recommendations for new distribution substations and upgrade/replacement of existing distribution substation transformers and equipment
Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs)
Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements
Proactively studies and reports on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle, assigned area may include multiple OPCOs
Recognized expert for studies and projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID
Manage divisional and company- wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID
Lead teams, acts as experienced mentor & reviews engineering work of others in the department, manage and provide direction to resources outside the department
Makes presentations to regulatory/public entities. Explain difficult concepts & influence others
Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies
Perform complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment
Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Supervisor of Interconnections
Assists during storm restoration
Leads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
10 years of relevant experience
Possess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Possesses broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g., Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)
Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)
Preferred
Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
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Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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