LEAD ENGINEER-T&S PROJECT DEV
Company: AVANGRID , Inc.
Location: Ellenville
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Engineer - T&S Project DevelopmentReports
to: Manager - T&S Project Development NYIn Office Locations:
Rochester, NY, Binghamton, NY, or Orange, CTThe base salary range
for this position is dependent upon experience and location,
ranging from $101,404- $139,431Q ualifications:E ducation:
Bachelor's DegreeEx perience: 5 YearsBachelor's degree in
Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering. An advanced education
such as an MBA and / or a Professional Engineering License is a
plus. Five years of practical experience and working knowledge
across a broad range of T&D Power Systems including Planning,
Engineering, Construction, or Operations.Demonstrated ability to
lead and collaborate with engineering teams responsible for the
performance of comprehensive needs and solutions assessments
addressing a wide range of Transmission & Substation (T&S)
reliability and infrastructure deficiencies. Demonstrated ability
to deliver thoughtful, practical and innovative approaches to
evaluation of solution alternatives to justify T&S projects and
resulting investment plans. Demonstrated ability to oversee and/or
prepare sufficient documentation and deliver concise communications
at all levels including internal Executives and Sr. Leadership as
well as external Regulators, ISOs and other key stakeholders.JOB
SUMMARY:This position is responsible for executing on comprehensive
needs and solutions assessments to address a wide range of T&S
reliability and infrastructure needs. This position is expected to
develop internal staff, collaborate across organizations, and lead
external (consulting) resources across a wide-range of utility
disciplines (P&C, Engineering, etc.) in the pursuit of project
development. Some specific responsibilities include oversight of
the following T&S capital plan activities:Responsible for the
development of the majority of new T&S capital projects to a
Conceptual design level (IP2) ready for financial approval and
eventual handoff for project Execution (i.e. detailed design,
procurement, and construction).Responsible for ensuring that all
proposed T&S projects meet stakeholder and internal Investment
Plan requirements by ensuring proper justification and supporting
documentation is available.Lead member and contributor role at the
Transmission System review Group (TSRG) responsible for vetting and
approving new projects prior to delivering them for execution.
Includes thorough review and feedback of submitted TSRG stakeholder
materials. May take on role of chair or vice-chair of TSRG for
AVANGRID.Responsible for technical, investment oversight and
decision making for all T&S capital projects from inception
through construction.Supports all aspects of AVANGRID's Long Term
Outlook of the T&S CAPEX investment portfolio including rate
case preparations, regulatory funding commitments, ISO reporting,
etc.Regular collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and
Planning personnel to identify and mitigate T&S system
issues.Investigates reports of T&S system needs requiring
comprehensive intervention assessments in a prioritized manner to
ensure that issues are appropriately addressed in AVANGRID's long
term investment plan (e.g. operations, maintenance, field surveys,
etc.).Establishes the acceptable level of documentation required
for projects based on the cost, complexity, and regulatory
requirements associated with each project.Extensive presentation
and report preparation (and or review/editing) skills are essential
including the ability to concisely articulate decision making. This
includes both executive and comprehensive level explanations of
system needs ranging in complexity along with mapping to
recommended solutions (or planned projects).Ability to present
compelling messages to internal and external stakeholders including
executives, regulator's, and ISO's.Ability to develop and build
collaborative and constructive relationships across internal
business areas and teams and/or external stakeholders including
regulators and ISO's.Technical Skills & Requirements:The following
skills and associated competency levels are desired of those
candidates seeking a position in T&S Project Development.
However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills
will be considered for candidates without previous experience in
specific T&S Project Development activities (e.g. T&S
Engineering, P&C, Operations, etc.).Technical
Skills/CompetenciesT&S Power Systems - Practical Knowledge:
Planning, Design, Operations, & Maintenance (e.g. power systems,
civil, structural, construction, etc.).-
Competent/AdvancedApplicable Design Codes and Criteria (Knowledge &
Use): In-depth understanding of internal/external codes & criteria
(e.g. NESC, ASCE, AGR TM's, etc.) and their application to existing
brownfield and/or new greenfield facilities.- ExpertRegional &
Regulatory Requirements & Constraints: In-depth understanding of
project cost recovery mechanisms (NE - PTF regionalization & NY -
Rate Case), documentation requirements, Non-Wires Alternatives
(NWA) laws/regulations, and AVANGRID's IP Process.-
AdvancedCommunicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation:
Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly.
Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to
adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review
and approve engineering work done by others.- CompetentTeam
Management: Ability to lead, and be accountable for, internal and
external (consulting) staff toward a common goal. Includes the
ability to organize, schedule, and lead a team toward the
successful completion of commitments.- AdvancedKey
Responsibilities:Strategic and Technical Leadership: Provides
strategic leadership and collaboration with teams working across
multiple operating companies and geographic locations. Initiates,
leads, collaborates or advises on a broad range of highly complex
multi-disciplinary issues across electric Networks business areas
such as Asset Management, T&S project technical review, System
Topology design, Reliability and Resiliency, Equipment
Standardization, Equipment Ratings, and Protection & Control.
Provides leadership and facilitates collaborative decision
making.Communicate, influence and motivate: Use of excellent verbal
and written communication skills with all levels of management to
inform and influence others, providing strategic input for business
plans and decision making. Serves as a witness on a broad range of
regulatory and technical issues to advance business objectives
(ISO's, siting council, PUC's, etc.). Represent AVANGRID in
national and regional forums.Predict needs, direct the development
of solutions: Initiate studies/activities required to identify
issues and system needs, evaluate threats/opportunities, define and
prioritize system-wide solutions based on risk, value and
implementation complexity.Regional Strategy & Regulatory:
Represents company interests before regional and regulatory bodies.
Provides strategic guidance and support on complex regulatory and
technical issues. Assists executive and other senior leaders in
identifying and managing risks, opportunities and business
uncertainty driven from such things as changes in the industry
(regulatory, process, forecasts) and projects/ growth endeavors
under consideration. Provides input into the development of
processes and strategies for the business unit that reflect
knowledge of national, regional, and local dockets, orders and
regulations. Anticipates impacts of legislative and regulatory
changes to tariffs, investment rate recovery and business
strategies and plans. Stays abreast of changes in the industry and
initiate effective responses across business areas, such as
studies/assessments, evaluation of threats/opportunities/possible
outcomes, and recommendation of alternatives based on risk, value
and implementation complexity. Represent AVANGRID in national and
regional forums.E ach employee must accept responsibility for their
own safety and health as well as the safety and health of their
fellow employees.Note: The above Key Responsibilities/Duties are
not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be
required to perform other related aspects of the job not listed
above or listed under Purpose/Major Objectives as assigned by the
supervisor.#OFFICE#LI- AM1Mobility InformationPlease note that any
applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will
be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration
requirements to legally work in that countryAVANGRID's employment
practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and
sustaining an inclusive culture. 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 careers@avangrid.comAvangrid 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/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work
in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD
Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that
will work for Avangrid RenewablesJob Posting End
Date:November-26-2024Minimum Salary: 101404.00 Maximum Salary:
139431.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Keywords: AVANGRID , Inc., East Brunswick , LEAD ENGINEER-T&S PROJECT DEV, Engineering , Ellenville, New Jersey
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