Principal Engineer - Gas Eng Des&Delivery

Overview

Lead gas engineering design, standards, and technology for NY distribution and transmission.

Key Responsibilities

• safety
• engineering studies
• gas design
• technical development
• technology evaluation
• analysis reporting

Tasks

-Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development -Represent the company on regional and national committees. (10%) -Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and 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. (15%) -Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the gas infrastructure in support of capital construction budget and keeping system performance enhancement in line with budget. Responsible for gas infrastructure platforms, including gas designs, equipment specifications and selection, testing, and commissioning developed both internally and by contractors and consultants. (20%) -Lead and guide the technical development of the Gas Engineering group. (15%) -Responsible for the development of the gas infrastructure platform for Avangrid and coordination with global affiliates; including gas work, environmental requirements, equipment specifications, engineering criteria, construction standards, design and equipment specifications, configurations, commissioning plans, and requirements for engineering suppliers and contractors. Oversee the evaluation and demonstration of new technology in terms of safety, cost and other efficiencies; and implement to enhance pressure system performance. (25%) -Provide expertise and guide the analysis of gas infrastructure issues and events to ensure system performed as intended. Ensure clear and concise analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary. (15%)

Requirements

• gas engineering
• pe license
• bs engineering
• master's
• 15+ years
• project management

What You Bring

-Expert knowledge and experience in gas engineering and design, national and state code requirements and standards, and compliance requirements associated with API, ASTM , ASME, ANSI, 49 CFR Part 191 & Part 192, NYS Title 16 Chapter III and ISO 9001 -Professional Engineering license -Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates. -Independent decision-making capability -Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology -Demonstrated project management skills. -Master's Degree -A minimum of 15 years of technical experience in gas engineering or related field -Expertise in performing complex system pressure analysis, distribution and transmission pipeline design, construction configurations, and gate and district regulator station design. -Strong awareness and application of commercial implications, including cost estimating, budgeting, least cost planning, etc. -Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts -Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems. -Customer Centric (internal and/or external) -Expertise in all aspects of gas engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis.

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About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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