Avangrid · 15 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning
Greater Binghamton
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAvangrid is a leading energy company focused on providing sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking a Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning to lead reliability and economic driven studies, analyze complex transmission systems, and innovate improvements in transmission planning.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments
Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission 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
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g., NPCC, ISO’s, etc.)
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN
Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise
Qualification
Required
BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g., MSEE, PE, etc.)
10+ years of experience (Industry Related)
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., Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)
Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g., PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Enfuzion)
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Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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