Engineer - Transmission Planning

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2 Years (minimum)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of industry experience related to electrical or power systems engineering.
• Job Summary:
• Specific responsibilities include:
• Perform and collaborate on power system studies (steady-state, stability, short-circuit, transfer limit, PV/QC, etc.) using industry-standard software tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, and TARA.
• Use of verbal and written communication capabilities to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Work individually, or under the guidance of manager/senior staff, to perform the scoping, analysis, and quality assurance of technical studies. Be accountable for the quality and timing of deliverables.
• Analyze and assess transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Clearly document and communicate results and recommendations, as appropriate, including data representation, report writing, and developing/delivering presentations.
• Take advantage of company-sponsored training opportunities to develop technical and personal capabilities.
• Take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change. Document best practices to encourage consistency and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
• Technical Skills and Requirements:
• The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, applicable industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous direct utility and/or system planning experience.
• Technical Skills/Competencies
• Software Proficiency : Basic capability with steady state power system modeling and simulation software (e.g., TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, etc.). Additional consideration given to experience with a dynamic stability, short circuit, PV/QV, transfer limit analyses and software.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge : Familiarity with Local, State, Regional, and Federal regulatory standards, processes, and requirements. Ability to comprehend regulatory processes/requirements and formulate an action plan to achieve results and ensure compliance.
• Teamwork : Capable of working efficiently and collaboratively within a team towards a shared goal. Adapt to changing scenarios and assumptions to support fellow team members.
• Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation : Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.
• Project Development : Basic understanding of the various considerations that relate to the scoping and development of preliminary project proposals.
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• Company:
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• 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.
• 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 .

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Additional Information

Job Title: Engineer - Transmission Planning Reports to: Manager, Transmission Planning NY In Office: Orange, CT The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $96400 - $120,000

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