Senior Engineer Transmission Planning

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Strategic Programs

Reports to: Manager Strategic Programs

Reports in Office 5 days a week Location: Rochester NY

The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $100000 - $120500

What We Offer:
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performancebased bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

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Job Summary:

NYSEG and RG&E are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior 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 (steady-state stability short-circuit transfer limit PV/QC etc.) using industry-standard software tools such as PSS/E ASPEN TARA and CYME.
• Use of highly proficient verbal and written communication skills to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders. Represent NYSEG and RG&E 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 company-sponsored 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.

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.

Technical Skills and Requirements:

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of candidates seeking a position in Strategic Programs. 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 CYME 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.

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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.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission operations and cyber security business areas in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections training audit engagement and required evidence retention and will be communicated by the employees management.

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