Engineer - Electric System Engineering

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$87,600 - $109,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Lines Engineer - Electric System Engineering in the Integrated Projects organization oversees a portfolio of projects within an assigned unit, ensuring projects are engineered in compliance with regulations, company standards, and consistent practices. The engineer participates in teams that solve complex problems, identifies innovative solutions, works independently on most tasks, and represents NYSEG in industry associations. The role includes following research and development in the power industry, particularly distributed energy resources, through training and industry associations. The position is responsible for high-, medium-, and low-voltage transmission and distribution line designs for all operating companies in Avangrid Networks. Designs include structural or electrical calculations, routing, and preparation of engineering drawings. New York’s electric delivery system includes approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines and 621 substations. The position reports to the Sr. Manager - Projects and works day to day with a cross-functional project team, supporting project needs as directed by the Project Manager and Unit Manager. The role may involve technical leadership, mentoring and reviewing the work of other engineers, coordinating project engineering, and planning and monitoring project resources, budgets, construction plans, and material orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Theoretical engineering knowledge in planning, operations, engineering design, analysis, modeling, and calculations, and understanding of the business model and cross-functional collaboration.
Practical engineering experience or application in planning, operations, engineering design, and construction, including field experience, standardization, economic analysis of engineering alternatives, business-case development, and stakeholder communication.
Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation adequately.
Ability to review and approve others’ engineering work for compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards and requirements.

Nice To Haves

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills for unique technical and analytical problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts.
Strong management and leadership skills and 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 ability to balance customer service and project delivery and maximize return on investment.
Track record of effective stakeholder and customer engagement and management.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment.
Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.
Ability to devise solutions to common and complex problems or challenges.
Relevant technical and operational experience in an engineering role within a utility environment, where appropriate.
Knowledge of overhead transmission line construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications up to 345 kV.
Expert routine technical skills in CAD drafting, company procedures and standards, construction and outage sequencing, industry codes and regulations, PLS-CADD modeling, project scoping and estimating, and technical writing and communication.
Expert or competent skills in foundation design, overhead transmission line layout, surveying, transmission equipment specifications, transmission line maintenance, transmission material selection, transmission service specifications, and underground transmission line design.
Engineering or professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
Experience delivering projects, as necessary.
Relevant network construction and operational experience.
Computer literacy.
Ability to influence and guide department engineers and provide technical leadership on complex, wide-impact projects.
Ability to mentor, develop, and support team members’ technical skills and collaborate across departments.
Ability to liaise with and direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed and complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations using standard methodologies and principles, as well as other viable approaches.
Approve, maintain, and understand engineering drawings such as schematics and one-line diagrams.
Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or improve processes and services.
Identify innovative solutions, including for customer generators, photovoltaic systems, and fuel cells.
Develop and specify equipment and assemble documents and other requirements for complex assignments.
Serve as a subject matter expert for generator interconnections.
Interpret internal and external business issues and recommend best practices or process improvements.
Participate in industry associations.
Lead teams, mentor others, and review engineering work.
Anticipate customer and stakeholder needs and make recommendations.
Explain difficult concepts and influence others; make presentations to regulatory or public entities when required.
Lead project teams in completing assigned tasks and guide and mentor engineers in design and engineering development.
Manage and direct resources outside the department or company.
Lead others in specifying and designing systems to resolve complex problems in nonstandard situations and develop creative solutions.
Independently apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
Interpret processes and standards related to distributed generation and recommend solutions and best practices.
Represent Customer Engineering on projects, task forces, and studies.
Develop business cases and manage projects, processes, initiatives, or teams in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Coordinate engineering phases for assigned portions of a project or program.
Forecast, plan, schedule, monitor, and control budgets and estimates, construction plans, and material orders.
Assist with resource allocation, including developing forecasts and plans to ensure adequate resources are available.
For Lead Engineers: influence and guide department engineers; provide technical leadership on complex, wide-impact projects; mentor, develop, and support team members’ technical skills; collaborate across departments; liaise with and direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices; and work independently with little supervision.