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Job Description
TITLE: Senior Engineer Transmission Planning
LOCATION: Binghamton NY ; Rochester NY (Scottsville Rd)
SALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from: $94280 $107375
WORKTYPE: Office
Education: Bachelors Degree
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.
Experience: 5 Years (minimum)
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.
Job Summary:
Avangrid is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Senior Engineer your primary responsibilities will include playing a primary role in performing highly technical power system studies including modeling simulations and analyses to address system needs and support the companys strategic vision.
Specific responsibilities include:
Perform and collaborate on power system studies (steadystate stability shortcircuit transfer limit PV/QC etc. using industrystandard software tools such as PSS/E ASPEN and TARA.
Use of highly proficient verbal and written communication skills to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders. Represent Avangrid in national and regional forums.
Work independently to perform the scoping analysis and quality assurance of technical studies. Be accountable for the quality and timing of deliverables.
Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Clearly document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data representation report writing and developing/delivering presentations.
Take advantage of companysponsored training opportunities to develop subject matter expertise.
Take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change. Document best practices to encourage consistency and ensure knowledge transfer.
Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
Technical Skills and Requirements:
The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However applicable industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous direct utility and/or system planning experience.
Technical Skills/Competencies
Software Proficiency: Advanced capability with steady state power system modeling and simulation software (e.g. TARA PSS/E PowerWorld PSLF etc.. Additional consideration given to experience with a dynamic stability short circuit PV/QV transfer limit analyses and software.
Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Local State Regional and Federal regulatory standards processes and requirements. Ability to comprehend regulatory processes/requirements and formulate an action plan to achieve results and ensure compliance.
Teamwork: Experienced in working collaboratively within a team towards a shared goal. Adapt to changing scenarios and assumptions to support fellow team members.
Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation: Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written Verbal Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.
Project Development: Understanding of the various considerations that relate to the scoping and development of preliminary project proposals.
Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health as well as the safety and health of their fellow employees.
Note: The above Key Responsibilities/Duties are not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be required to perform other related aspects of the job not listed above or listed under Purpose/Major Objectives as assigned by the supervisor.
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Company:
ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORPMobility Information
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.
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.
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Job Posting End Date:
May262025Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
