External: Company: NY State Electric & Gas Corp
, an Avangrid Company
Department: CR System Planning
Job Title: Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning
Location: Orange, CT
Work Model: Office and Field
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from
$128,320 to $160,400.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 - AvangridJob Summary - Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage,
thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments. Analyze and assess complex
transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and
recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary
presentations.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase precision and efficiency
of transmission planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary
to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g., NPCC,
ISO's, etc.).
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, and standards
(e.g., NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training,
and user group meetings as needs arise
Key Responsibilities For Lead Engineers:
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
Required Qualifications 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
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering
Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and
defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering
documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal
Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Functional Job Specific Competencies:
Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results:
(e.g., Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)
Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g., PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Enfuzion)
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 (Industry Related)
Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
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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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
Job Posting End Date:December-31-2026
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