Principal Engineer - Interconnections

About the role

The Principal Engineer is responsible for working independently, representing AVANGRID in industry associations, and applying established distribution planning criteria to identify and address system deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, including 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.
• Anticipate and recommend process improvements for internal and external business issues.
• Manage divisional and company-wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME), and lead teams across AVANGRID.
• Lead teams, act as an experienced mentor, and provide direction to resources outside the department.
• Make presentations to regulatory/public entities and explain difficult concepts to 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 and lead teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, advanced degree and/or PE License preferred.
• Broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues.
• Thorough theoretical and practical engineering knowledge, including Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation, and Construction.
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.).
• Software proficiency in Power System Analytics tools such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
• Experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering, and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Skills

• Ability to utilize computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies.
• Proficient in performing complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment.
• Experience in leading teams, acting as an experienced mentor, and providing direction to resources outside the department.
• Ability to make presentations to regulatory/public entities and explain difficult concepts to influence others.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

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

Schedule

Work Type: Office