Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States AVANGRID , Inc. Full time
Job Title:
Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning

Location:
Rochester, NY , Binghamton NY, Albany NY , Brewster NY
Office

Salary:
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $130k to $140k

Sign on bonus:

YES

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work:
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 Distribution Planning group to direct, oversee and mentor other Distribution Planning 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 :


Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include but not limited to, thermal loading, distribution automation, N-1 analysis, 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.
Responsible for maintaining and prioritizing a 10-year plan of capital projects for assigned area.
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 Manager of Electric Distribution Planning.
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
PE License Preferred
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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This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions.

This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

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