Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning

Benefits The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,640 to $145,800. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities: Generous performance-based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid Job Summary Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments. Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Apply the established distribution criteria and use sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. Recommend Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives. Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives. Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning. Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor, support and lead the team to aid in the advancement of business needs. Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts. Leadership Competencies 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. 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 Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.). Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model (required). Advanced Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders) (required). Advanced Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others (required). Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) (required). Advanced Functional Job Specific Competencies: Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.) (required). Advanced Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) (required). Advanced/Expert Education & Experience Requirements: BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.). 7+ years of experience (Industry Related). EEO And Accommodations Statement 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. 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 or job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. 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 for 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 employee’s management. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit