Job Title: Lead Engineer - Planning Innovation & Development

Department: Planning Innovation & Development

Reports to: Manager - Planning Innovation & Development
Location: In Office, Rochester NY, Orange CT, Augusta ME, Binghamton NY

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $111,545 - $139,431

Job Summary

With general direction, this role is responsible for the development and automation of Advanced Planning tools and applications. Support the development and implementation of the Company's initiatives with respect to grid modernization technologies and clean energy goals that enhance the electric system across the Avangrid Networks operating companies. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and motivated, have a strong technical background in power systems and distribution planning, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation. This position will coordinate with other departments during the tools development and automation.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, maintenance and automation of Integrated System Planning Tools across Avangrid. Mentor and provide technical direction and support to the rest of the team Provide technical support and training to the users of the tools. Coordinate with other departments during the development and automation of tools Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of the Planning process Provide technical assistance and consulting to other departments as necessary. Work with vendors, contractors and consultants to develop and automate tools and applications Assists in software product design, providing feedback to developers, performing testing of new features, and providing support to end users. Acts as an Agile Product Owner of new tools developed. Responsible for product maintenance, reporting, product documentation and training of new users. Responsible for creating dashboards, presenting to Upper Management, Executives and Regulatory Commissions.

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience Required:
•BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

•5-7 years of relevant experience

Skills/Abilities:

Required Technical skills:

• Power systems engineering
• Knowledge of the distribution planning process
• Experience with distribution power flow software and grid model management
• Experience with Grid Modernization and Clean Energy concepts including: Beneficial Electrification, DER & Load Forecasting, Distribution Automation, Non-Wires Alternatives, Hosting Capacity, Volt-VAR Optimization
• Capacity planning during normal and contingency system configurations, DER distribution system interconnections, reliability and resiliency concepts

Desired Technical skills:

• Python Scripting
• SQL
• Cyme power flow analysis
• JIRA project management.
• Experience with Agile software development, Scrum methodology

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

Job Posting End Date:
November-25-2024

Minimum Salary: 111545.00 Maximum Salary: 139431.00 Salary Unit: Yearly