Avangrid · 11 hours ago
Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expAvangrid is a leading energy company focused on renewable energy and grid modernization. The Principal Engineer will lead the development and implementation of initiatives related to grid modernization technologies and clean energy goals, coordinating with various departments to enhance the electric system across Avangrid Networks.
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Responsibilities
Lead and collaborate with various teams within Avangrid and globally as well as perform research related to innovative tools and emerging technologies to assess the relevance and benefit to the Company’s grid modernization and clean energy objectives
Lead and coordinate the review and evaluation of new tools and solution alternatives through research and benchmarking
Acts as a technical leader and subject matter expert in the team to direct, oversee and mentor other Engineers in the Department as well as across the Company
Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business
Works with other subject matter experts and developers to Develop new tools from concept to implementation that enhance existing processes or solves challenges for the Company
Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of the Planning process
Provide technical assistance and consulting to other departments as necessary
Work with vendors, contractors and consultants to develop and automate tools and applications
Assists in software product design, providing feedback to developers, performing testing of new features, and providing support to end users
Responsible presenting to Upper Management, Executives and Regulatory Commissions
Represents Avangrid Networks on technical committees and provides technical input and testimony for regulatory proceedings
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of relevant experience
Power systems engineering
Knowledge of the distribution planning process
Experience with distribution power flow software and grid model management
Experience with Grid Modernization and Clean Energy concepts including: Beneficial Electrification, DER & Load Forecasting, Distribution Automation, Non-Wires Alternatives, Hosting Capacity, Volt-VAR Optimization
Capacity planning during normal and contingency system configurations, DER distribution system interconnections, reliability and resiliency concepts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
Preferred
Python Scripting
SQL
Cyme power flow analysis
JIRA project management
Experience with Agile software development, Scrum methodology
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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