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Principal Engineer - Interconnections

Iberdrola

$101K — $153K *

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8 - 10 years of experience

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Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Interconnections

Reports to: Ruben Gay Vazquez

Work location: Rochester NY, Binghamton NY or Orange CT. Other positions are open for consideration as well
Work type: In Office

Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $101,400 to $153,374

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

The Principal Engineer is able to work independently. Participates and represents AVANGRID on Industry associations. Applies established distribution planning criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. Assists Distribution Engineers and Field Planners in evaluating system reliability and new service requirements. Acts as a technical leader in the Interconnection group to direct, oversee and mentor other Interconnection Engineers in the Department. Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

  • Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections; develops scoping documents for complex distribution system improvement projects and proposes solutions for identified distribution issues falling outside of established distribution planning criteria, including recommendations for new distribution substations and upgrade/replacement of existing distribution substation transformers and equipment.
  • Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs).
  • Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.
  • Proactively studies and reports on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle, assigned area may include multiple OPCOs.
  • Recognized expert for studies and projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID.
  • Manage divisional and company- wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.
  • Lead teams, acts as experienced mentor & reviews engineering work of others in the department, manage and provide direction to resources outside the department.
  • Makes presentations to regulatory/public entities. Explain difficult concepts & influence others.
  • Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies.
  • Perform complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment.
  • Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Supervisor of Interconnections.
  • Assists during storm restoration.
  • Leads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience Required:

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
  • Possess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
  • Possesses broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [redacted]

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