Lead Engineer Distribution Planning

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,640 to $145,800 What We Offer: 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. Behavioral Skills and Requirements 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.). Technical Skills/Competencies Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model \- 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) \- Advanced Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others \- Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) \- 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.) \- Advanced Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) \- 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 (Ind