Iberdrola
Principal Engineer - Electrical
Iberdrola, Orange, Connecticut, us, 06477
Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical
Reports to Director, Substation Projects
Reports in Office: Orange, CT - Operations Building
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $130,000 - $153,374
Job Summary:
Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, and other relationships:
Responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in Avangrid's operating territory.
Position reports to the Substation Director, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the Substation Managers and Director.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
(Scope of work - range of responsibilities):Capital and Customer Funded project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companies.Act as a liaison with other stakeholders (Operations, Process and Technology...), representing the Substations group.Solve unique and complex engineering problems. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to Substations and power engineering.Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.Utilize knowledge to influence and guide unit engineers.Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
1. General Skills:
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.Proven ability to lead and manage projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.Where appropriate, technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.Where required, knowledge of:
Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirementsElectrical, Civil and P&C Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV
2. Routine Technical Skills:
Physical Substation Design - ExpertProject Scoping and Estimating - ExpertEquipment Specifications - ExpertConstruction and Outage Sequencing - ExpertCommissioning - ExpertCodes, Standards, and Regulations - ExpertExperience/Training:
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering requiredMaster's Degree Preferred+10 years minimum relevant experienceProfessional Engineering License PreferredCompetency Requirements:
Develop self & others- ExpertEmpower to grow- ExpertCollaborate and share- ExpertBe a role model- ExpertFocus to achieve results-ExpertBe agile-Expert
#LI-AM1
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:December-22-2024
Reports to Director, Substation Projects
Reports in Office: Orange, CT - Operations Building
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $130,000 - $153,374
Job Summary:
Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, and other relationships:
Responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in Avangrid's operating territory.
Position reports to the Substation Director, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the Substation Managers and Director.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
(Scope of work - range of responsibilities):Capital and Customer Funded project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companies.Act as a liaison with other stakeholders (Operations, Process and Technology...), representing the Substations group.Solve unique and complex engineering problems. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to Substations and power engineering.Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.Utilize knowledge to influence and guide unit engineers.Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
1. General Skills:
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.Proven ability to lead and manage projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.Where appropriate, technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.Where required, knowledge of:
Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirementsElectrical, Civil and P&C Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV
2. Routine Technical Skills:
Physical Substation Design - ExpertProject Scoping and Estimating - ExpertEquipment Specifications - ExpertConstruction and Outage Sequencing - ExpertCommissioning - ExpertCodes, Standards, and Regulations - ExpertExperience/Training:
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering requiredMaster's Degree Preferred+10 years minimum relevant experienceProfessional Engineering License PreferredCompetency Requirements:
Develop self & others- ExpertEmpower to grow- ExpertCollaborate and share- ExpertBe a role model- ExpertFocus to achieve results-ExpertBe agile-Expert
#LI-AM1
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:December-22-2024