Principal Engineer - Interconnections

About the role

The Principal Engineer is responsible for working independently, representing AVANGRID in industry associations, identifying and solving complex distribution planning and reliability issues, and leading projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections;
• Develop scoping documents for complex distribution system improvement projects and propose 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);
• Anticipate internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommend process improvements;
• Proactively study and report on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle;
• Manage divisional and company-wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID;
• Lead teams, act as experienced mentor & review engineering work of others in the department, manage and provide direction to resources outside the department;
• Make presentations to regulatory/public entities;
• Explain difficult concepts & influence others;
• Utilize 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;
• Assist during storm restoration;
• Lead teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience;
• Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired;
• Breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER).

Qualifications

• Thorough theoretical and practical engineering knowledge;
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment;
• Software proficiency in Power System Analytics;
• Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others;
• Experience in Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results;
• Knowledge of NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.

Skills

• Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools;
• Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Supervisor of Interconnections;
• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $ 128,000 to $160,400.

Schedule

Not specified.