Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning
Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning
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$ 101400 - 129924
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Job Description
Title: Lead Engineer Distribution planning
Reports to: Manager of Distribution Planning (RG&E)
Work location: Rochester NY inghamton NY
Work type: In Office
Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $101400 to $129924.
Job Summary
- Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage thermal N1 and power factor assessments.
- Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
- Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
- Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
- Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
- Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
- Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in daytoday basis such as GIS (ArcFM) SAP Load Data systems etc.
- Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor support and lead the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
- Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
- Assist during storm restoration efforts.
Behavioral Skills and Requirements
Leadership Competencies
- Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on th department.
- Mentor develop and support team in technical skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy standards and best practices
- Work independently with little supervision
Functional Job Specific Competencies
1. 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.
2. Software Proficiency Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME PSSE ASPEN etc.
Education & Experience Requirements:
BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications
(e.g. MSEE PE etc..
7 years of experience (Industry Related)
Company:
ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORPMobility Information
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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:
May282025Employment Type
Full Time
