Principal Engineer - Electric Standards
Avangrid
Lead electric transmission/distribution standards engineering and mentorship.
9 days ago ago
$125,766 - $157,208
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Orange, CT
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
What you bring
master's degree
professional license
10 years
regulatory knowledge
project management
problem solving
- Master's Degree
- 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.")
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements.
- 10 years minimum relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Where appropriate, technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
- Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
- Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Where required, knowledge of, Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements and Engineering standards and specifications.
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects.
- Professional Engineering License Required
- Ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.
- Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.
- Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions, Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
- 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).
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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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