Senior Engineer
Avangrid
Senior Engineer leading testing & commissioning for electrical equipment.
7 days ago ago
$85,900 - $107,375
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Portland, Maine 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
technical support
equipment testing
commissioning
fault analysis
compliance
mentoring
- Provide technical support and perform diversified testing for internal and external customers. May be required to work extended hours, be on-call and travel up to 30% of the time.
- Evaluate equipment and assist in the installation and commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations like NPCC (Directory 11), NERC (PRC2, PRC 5), etc. as well as AVANGRID Testing & Commissioning requirements.
- The Testing & Commissioning Senior Engineer will support to the resolution of problems using best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve company processes or projects. The Senior Engineer will be required to coordinate with teams/projects and solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Work in a group with guidance on only the most complex tasks. Follow updates in research and developments taking place in the power industry, through training and industry associations to stay abreast of new technologies.
- Mentor and review work of others. Anticipates & make recommendations with respect to customer & stakeholder needs. Explains difficult concepts & influences others.
- Duties: Evaluate equipment and develop complex test plans and procedures for commissioning, verifying, and troubleshooting. Participate in Industry associations.
- Independently apply applicable testing & commissioning practices, guidelines, AVANGRID philosophies and procedures.
- Identify training needs and assist in training technicians.
- Duties: Analyze complex Testing problems. Recommend further testing and equipment serviceability. Utilize a broad prospective to investigate and identify innovative solutions to troubleshoot equipment and system problems.
- Assist in the planning, managing, and direction of the activities of the Testing and Commissioning Department pertaining to the testing of protection, controls & automation of AVANGRID’s electrical equipment.
- Develop business cases & manage projects or teams. Coordinate phases of testing for assigned portions of projects. Plan, schedule and monitor construction/test plans.
- Duties: Represent Testing & Commissioning group to complete assigned tasks and projects. Act as liaison between engineering and the test technicians. Assist P&C in fault and equipment operation analysis. Assist in P&C in complex fault analyses. Manage and provide direction for resources outside of the department. Mentor and develop others.
- Perform detailed, complex engineering analyses, review designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles & other viable approaches. Develop alternatives to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.
- Relay Testing and Maintenance
- Participate in the development, review and continuous improvement of testing and commissioning procedures and related activities.
- Duties: Answer/resolve complex technical field problems as they arise related to equipment and schemes.
What you bring
modbus
dnp
mms
doble suite
database
bs/ba
- Modbus protocol
- Able to work in a cross-functional team.
- Empower to grow - Competent
- Familiarity with the following protocols
- Possess experience, knowledge and skills in Test Engineering, along with related business practices and procedures.
- DNP protocol
- Possess experience in Test engineering and knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues. Maintains knowledge of leading-edge techniques or technology through participation in professional associations. Able to explain difficult concepts and influence others to change. Able to communicate orally or in writing to regulatory and/or public entities.
- Computer skills
- Be agile - Competent/Initial
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge (Competent/Advanced) - 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)
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others (Competent) to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
- MMS protocol
- Be a role model – Competent/Initial
- Understand P&C drawings (e.g. one-line, schematics & wiring diagrams). Develop & specify equipment, assemble/revise documents & other requirements for assignments of complex level of difficulty using depth/breadth of expertise in own discipline.
- Engineering documentation (Competent) – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
- Able to explain difficult issues and work to establish consensus.
- Global View - Competent
- P&C Engineering experience
- Database knowledge
- Doble Protection Suite and 61850 Test
- Practical engineering experience/application (Competent/Advanced) - 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.")
- BS/BA degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited college/university, 5 years’ experience performing engineering duties or an AS degree with 9 years’ experience performing engineering duties. Specialized advanced training is also required (e.g. PTI. WPI , ECNE PUI, a graduate level engineering degree).
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment (Competent) – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Aspen Oneliner
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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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