Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Location: Rochester, NY; Orange, CT

Work Type: Office

Salary Range: $101,404–$139,431

Benefits: Excellent benefits, sign-on bonus, and relocation support available

Job Summary

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Lead Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include leading and performing highly technical power system studies, including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company's strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Competencies

• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for complex projects with significant department-wide impact.
• Mentor, develop, and support team members in technical skill building.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to align goals and achieve results.
• Serve as a liaison and direct contractors regarding company policies, standards, and best practices.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to achieve objectives.

Behavioral Competencies

• Develop self & others: Encourage growth and continuous learning.
• Empower to grow: Foster a culture of trust and accountability.
• Collaborate and share: Actively engage and build partnerships.
• Be a role model: Demonstrate integrity and inspire others.
• Focus to achieve results: Deliver quality results and meet goals.
• Be agile: Adapt to change and embrace innovation.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Core Competencies

• Theoretical Engineering Knowledge: Expertise in planning, operations, engineering design, analytics, and modeling (e.g., symmetrical components, per-unit analysis).
• Practical Engineering Experience: Proficiency in planning, operations, design, and construction. Ability to develop business cases and present to stakeholders.
• Engineering Documentation: Skill in documenting, interpreting, and reviewing technical engineering work.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC).

Functional Competencies

• Power System Studies: Advanced expertise in interpreting and conducting studies such as power flow, stability, and short-circuit analysis.
• Software Proficiency: Expert capability in power system analytics software, including PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, and Enfuzion.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required. Advanced degrees (e.g., MSEE) or certifications (e.g., PE) are highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of industry-related experience.