Avangrid · 1 day ago
Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $143K/yr
7+ years expAvangrid is a company focused on innovative solutions in the power industry. They are seeking a Lead Engineer in Electric Systems Engineering to lead teams in solving complex engineering problems related to high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed, complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles & other viable approaches
Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services
Solves complex Distributed Generation (DG) problems
Utilizes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. (e.g. Customer generators, photovoltaic systems, fuel cells)
Approve, maintain, & understand drawings (e.g., schematics, oneline diagrams)
Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of complex level of difficulty using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline
Serve as SME for generator interconnections
Interpret internal/external business issues and recommend best practices and/or process improvements
Participate in Industry associations
Lead teams, mentor & review engineering work of others
Anticipate & make recommendations with respect to customer & stakeholder needs
Explain difficult concepts & influences others
May be required to make presentations to regulatory/public entities
Lead project teams to complete assigned tasks
Assist in guiding and mentoring engineers in design and engineering development
Manage and provides direction for resources outside of the department/company
Lead others to specify & design systems to resolve complex problems in non-std. situations & develop creative solutions
Independently apply design stds., industry codes, design criteria, guidelines & UI polices/procedures
Possesses in-depth knowledge and interprets processes and standards related to DG
Recommends solutions and best practices where appropriate
Represents Customer Engineering on projects, task forces and studies
Develop business cases & manage projects/processes/initiatives or teams in accordance with applicable UI guidelines
Coordinate phases of engineering for assigned portions of a project/program
Forecast, plan, schedule, monitor, control budget/estimates, construction plans and material orders
Assist in the management of resource allocation including developing forecasts and plans to ensure adequate resources are available
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7+ years minimum relevant experience 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.')
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
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
Knowledge of Overhead Transmission Line: 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
PLS-CADD Modeling - Expert
Project Scoping and Estimating - Expert
Technical Writing and Communication - Expert
Foundation Design - Expert/Competent
Overhead Transmission Line Layout - Expert/Competent
Surveying - Expert/Competent
Transmission Equipment Specifications - Expert/Competent
Transmission Line Maintenance - Expert/Competent
Transmission Material Selection - Expert/Competent
Transmission Service Specifications - Expert/Competent
Underground Transmission Line Design - Expert/Competent
Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience
Experience in the delivery of projects, as necessary
Relevant network construction and operational experience
Computer literacy
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
Benefits
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Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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