Transmission Lines Principal Engineer - Avangrid

Transmission Lines Principal Engineer

About this role

Company

Avangrid

Title

Transmission Lines Principal Engineer

Onsite Location

Augusta, ME

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $111,544 - $139,431

Work type

Office

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer in Projects organization is a reference position with responsibilities over the engineers of the Units, coordination with P&T on standards, interlocution with Planning and skilled support on the project development till it is closed out.

Position reports to the Substation or Lines or Integrated Director, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the Managers and Director.

Responsibilities:

• Project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout.
• Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations.
• Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companies.
• Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business.
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
• SME for team.
• Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices.
• Work independently with little supervision.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
• Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders
• Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
• Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
• (For Smart Grids) Networking, Computer Security, and Databases - Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications, database structure, and data communication equipment.

Functional/job/business specific Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
• Deep knowledge of company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Substations and Integrated: Deep knowledge in Substations design and construction for utility environments or large corporations.
• Transmission Lines and Integrated: Deep knowledge in Distribution and Transmission Lines design and construction for utility environments or large corporations.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• Master's Degree required • +10 years minimum relevant experience
• Professional Engineering License Preferred

Behavioral Competencies:

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Mobility Information

Please 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 country

AVANGRID'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.com

Avangrid 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 Renewables.