Avangrid · 2 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Brewster, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $143K/yr
7+ years expAvangrid is a company focused on energy solutions and they are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer within the Digital Grid organization. This role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working closely with cross-functional teams to support project needs.
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Hiring Manager
Swaleha J.
Responsibilities
Performs engineering analyses of the electric distribution, electric substation, and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for major substations and transmission construction projects
Develops engineer conceptual design for distribution, substation and transmission line projects on Utilities
Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout
Participate on the detailed design, performing engineering reviews, calculations and/or recommending drawings or system improvements, according to standards or international codes
Originates electric system and component reliability studies and outage contingency plans
Creates BID Forms for engineering services and/or PayCU’s for Construction services, to follow the company’s procurement policies
Ensure that all electrical documents are issued on time. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems
Analyze and assess complex distribution and transmission systems at numerous voltage levels
Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations
Oversee quality aspects of engineering, including compliance with design standards and accuracy of documentation, field analysis and reporting, and test data
Lead collaborative analysis and review of projects, studies, and best practices with Engineering peers
Effectively manage external engineering partners. Ensure project risks are identified, understood, and addressed on time
Participate in site inspections and project meetings as needs arise
Assists during storm restoration effort
Directs engineering contractors and consultants. Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and client teams
Implements new technology to enhance power system performance when required
Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required
Provides engineering support during construction and testing and commissioning phases when required
Provide SAP support for work order creation and release including but not limited to: adding materials, JPP reconciliation, malfunction end date, task bask routing management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical civil mechanical preferred
7+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and design for utilities
CAD Drafting, PLS-CADD Modeling, and other Engineering tools
Construction and Outage Sequencing
Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, SAP, Primavera is a plus
Preferred
PE License State of NY
Knowledge on Electric distribution, substation and transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection
Knowledge of running and analyzing electric power load flows
Knowledge of FERC and state regulations
Experience utilizing AutoCAD and other Engineering tools
Experience working with contractors
Practical engineering experience/application that understands importance of constructability on how designs will be built through field experience and standardization while also performing economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts alongside strong management and leadership skills with an ability to drive decisions, change, and adoption of new technologies
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Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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