Lead Engineer - Substation | Engineer in Engineering Job at Avangrid in Lancaster NY | 7212948875

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Lead Engineer - Substation

Location:

Lancaster, NY

Description:

Title: Lead Engineer- SubstaionWork type: HybridLocation: Rochester, NY , Binghamton, NY , Lancaster, NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $101.360.00 to $126,700.00 Job Summary:Leads engineering activities for electric substation and system protection projects. Plans, controls, and manages project activities to effectively complete engineering and design for construction projects. Provides liaison with other departments, divisions, vendors or consultants and coordinates with government agencies, customers, other utilities, or groups. Applies and interprets company, local, state, and national codes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Conducts feasibility studies, completes estimates and develops engineering criteria.Responsibilities:1. Performs engineering analyses of the electric substation and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for Substation and protective relay system to minimize customer outages due to equipment failure or system malfunction. Engineer detailed designs. Perform engineering calculations (25%,P)2. Originates electric system and component reliability studies, outage contingency plans and capital budget proposals including a complete business case. Determines corrective action for operating deficiencies (10%,S)3. Recommends system improvements, develops economic project proposals for improvements and provides project management for major substations and transmission construction projects (25%,P).4. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems. Directs engineering contractors and consultants (15%,P)5. Demonstrates new technology and implements it to enhance power system performance. Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required (10%,S)6. Develops technical specifications, standards, contracts, and bid forms. Administers contract terms and conditions from a technical side. Aids field construction management to ensure compliance to standards and provides construction management with technical support on field requests for information. Supports changes within contract scope and negotiates contract settlement. (15%,P)Skills and Requirements:Education & Experience Required:* Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.* At least 5 years of experience in electric substation and transmission systems, planning, operations, and/or protection.* Knowledge of running and analyzing electric power load flows.* Knowledge of FERC and state regulations. Skills/Abilities:* Able to perform circuit analysis including voltage drop capacitor and regular siting.* Able to perform fault duty/motor start status.* Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.* Strong project management skills.#LI-Hybrid#LI-DG1Competencies* Develop Self & Others* Empower to grow* Collaborate and Share* Be a role model* Focus to achieve results* Be agile* Technical Skills 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 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 XXXX@avangrid.com Job Posting End Date: PDN-9b9c6b15-bd31-4fc8-9781-d58e1367192f

Company:

Avangrid

Industry:

Other

Posted:

March 22 on Professional Diversity Network

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