Principal Engineer - Interconnections
Avangrid
Leads complex distribution planning, reliability, and DER interconnection projects, mentors engineers.
9 days ago ago
$128,000 - $142,916
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
distribution monitoring
distribution planning
automation analysis
alternative design
storm restoration
project management
- Proactively studies and reports on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle, assigned area may include multiple OPCOs.
- Lead teams, acts as experienced mentor & reviews engineering work of others in the department,
- Leads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
- Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs).
- Assists during storm restoration.
- Makes presentations to regulatory/public entities. Explain difficult concepts & influence others.
- Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.
- Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections; develops scoping documents
- Perform complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment.
- Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Supervisor of Interconnections.
- Manage divisional and company- wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.
What you bring
cyme
pss/e
pe license
bs electrical
der
agile
- Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering
- Recognized expert for studies and projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID.
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design,
- Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)
- Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
- Possess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
- Be agile
- Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results:
- Possesses broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues
- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
- 10 years of relevant experience
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal
- Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering
- Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies.
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- 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.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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