Lead Line Engineer

$114K - $143K Department: Projects Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit Location: In Office/Field , Kirkwood NY The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $114,332 - $142,916 Job Summary 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 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 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 Line Projects but will workday-today in a cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the RGE (Rochester Gas & Electric) project manager(s). Key Responsibilities Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout. Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers. Proactively identify and perform special projects and studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services. Solve unique and complex engineering problems. Identify innovative solutions. Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and applying engineering judgment to solve technical problems. Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards. Represent the company on regional and national committees when needed. 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. Required Qualifications Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr