Avangrid · 11 hours ago
Principal Engineer - P&C Projects
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $143K/yr
10+ years expAvangrid is a company focused on electric system protection technology, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer P&C to oversee the project portfolio within their assigned Unit. The role involves ensuring project compliance with regulations and standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying expertise in power system protection to maintain system reliability.
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Hiring Manager
Swaleha J.
Responsibilities
Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout
Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g., schematics, one-line diagrams, etc.,)
Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards
Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems
Ability to collaborate across departments
Work independently although supervision might be required
Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
10+ years relevant experience required
Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection
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
Knowledge in Substations Protection and Control design is a must
Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms
Knowledge of company, local, state, and national codes, and standards
Knowledge of Construction for utility environments or large corporations
Preferred
Professional Engineering License Preferred
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
Independent decision-making capability
Self-directed
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems
Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts
Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates
Expertise in performing complex protection coordination analysis
Demonstrated project management skills
Strong awareness and application of commercial implications, including cost estimating, budgeting, least cost planning, etc
Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development
Expertise in all aspects of power engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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