Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng
Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng
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$ 103939 - 129924
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The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $103939 to $129924.
The engineer will lead teams/projects that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Able to work independently with guidance on only the most complex tasks. Participates and represents UI on industry associations. Follow updates in research and development in the power industry specifically in distributed energy resources through training and industry associations. Responsible for high voltage medium voltage and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs for all operating companies in Avangrid Networks. Line designs include structural or electrical calculations routing and preparation of engineering drawings. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations. Position reports to the Unit Manager Lines but the position will work daytoday in a cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project manager.
- Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the 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
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- 7 years minimum relevant experience required
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge Planning Operations and Engineering Design Analytic modeling & Calculation understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values crossfunctional collaboration understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
- Practical engineering experience/application Planning Operations and Engineering Design Construction (e.g. field experience standardization Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.
- Engineering documentation # Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards specifications and contract requirements
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment Local State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Excellent diagnostic and problemsolving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
- Strong management and leadership skills ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
- General contract commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery ensuring maximum return on investment.
- Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.
- Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
- Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.
- Ability to devise solutions to both common and complex problems/challenges.
- Where appropriate technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
- Knowledge of Overhead Transmission Line:
- Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV.
- CAD Drafting Expert
- Company Procedures Processes and Standards # Expert
- Construction and Outage Sequencing Expert
- Industry Codes Standards and Regulations Expert
- PLSCADD Modeling Expert
- Project Scoping and Estimating Expert
- Technical Writing and Communication Expert
- Foundation Design Expert/Competent
- Overhead Transmission Line Layout Expert/Competent
- Surveying Expert/Competent
- Transmission Equipment Specifications Expert/Competent
- Transmission Line Maintenance Expert/Competent
- Transmission Material Selection Expert/Competent
- Transmission Service Specifications Expert/Competent
- Underground Transmission Line Design Expert/Competent
- Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in the delivery of projects as necessary.
- Relevant network construction and operational experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the 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
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals sex gender gender identification gender expression race color religion national origin age ancestry genetic information medical condition physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation military or veteran status or other characteristics or conditions protected by 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:
June62025Employment Type
Full Time
