Iberdrola · 2 months ago
Lead Engineer - Interconnections
United States Of America, New York, Rochester
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expIberdrola is a prominent energy company, and they are seeking a Lead Engineer - Interconnections to analyze and assess complex distribution system interconnections. The role involves developing power flow models, guiding team members, and representing the company in industry-related committees.
EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations
Analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations
Develop distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software utilizing Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides
Work independently in performing analysis, review the planning and other engineering work of peer engineers & consultants
Provide guidance to other team members on Distribution Planning related issues and analysis
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines, etc.) and analysis software packages such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs
Lead and Mentoring team-members
Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees
Serves on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams, as necessary, to develop engineering solutions and customer satisfaction
Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses and action plans both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders
Assist during storm restoration efforts
Qualification
Required
BSEE Degree
7+ years of relevant experience
Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
Advanced knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning
Some knowledge of leading and mentoring a team of engineers
Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
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. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)
Preferred
Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
Benefits
GREAT BENEFITS
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Company
Iberdrola
Iberdrola is an energy company that generates electricity through nuclear, fossil-fuel, and hydroelectric power.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.07BKey Investors
European Investment BankEuropean UnionInternational Finance Corporation
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $576.7M
2025-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.16B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $30.39M
Leadership Team
Diego Diaz
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