Lead Engineer - Interconnections

About the role

The Lead Engineer - Interconnections position at Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. is responsible for analyzing and assessing complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer connections at various voltage levels. Responsibilities include documenting and communicating results and recommendations, developing power flow models, and providing guidance to other team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
• Analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels.
• Develop distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software utilizing Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides.
• Work independently in performing analysis, review the planning and other engineering work of peer engineers & consultants.
• Provide guidance to other team members on Distribution Planning related issues and analysis.
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines, etc.) and analysis software packages such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN.
• Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution 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.
• Lead and Mentoring team-members.
• Represent the department and the company on various industry related committees.
• Serve on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams, as necessary, to develop engineering solutions and customer satisfaction.
• Clearly and effectively communicate the results of analyses and action plans both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

• BSEE Degree
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
• Advanced knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning
• Some knowledge of leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Preferred Qualifications

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Skills

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction
• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
• 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.)
• Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $103,939 to $145,800.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Rochester, NY.