Engineer - Transmission Planning

4 weeks ago

Augusta, United States Avangrid Full time

TITLE: Engineer - Transmission Planning

SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION + AWESOME BENEFITS

LOCATION: Augusta , ME

SALARY RANGE: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from 76186$ to 95233$

Worktype: Office

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated 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 Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include performing technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company's strategic vision.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.

Job Summary

Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, and short circuit assessments.

Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.

Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.

Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.

Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO's, etc.).

Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.

Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise.

Assists during storm restoration as assigned.

Behavioral Skills and Requirements

Behavioral Competencies

  • Develop self & others
  • Empower to grow
  • Collaborate and share
  • Be a role model
  • Focus to achieve results
  • Be agile

Technical Skills and Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).

Technical Skills/Competencies

  • Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model

Competent

  • Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)

Competent

  • Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others

Competent

  • Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)

Competent

Functional Job Specific Competencies

Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)
Initial/Competent Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Enfuzion)
Competent

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Mobility 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

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Job Posting End Date:

October-4-2024PDN-9cd0d507-a034-422e-a00b-c4203495d541

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