NY Interconnections Engineer (All Levels)

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves analyzing and assessing complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels. The engineer will document and communicate results and recommendations through data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations. A key responsibility is developing distribution system power flow models using CYME Software for studying the interconnection of generation and storage, adhering to Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides. The position requires independent analysis, review of peer engineers' and consultants' work, and providing guidance on Distribution Planning issues. A thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g., AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines), and analysis software packages (CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN) is essential. Familiarity with Distribution Planning tools like GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and Load Data systems is also required. The role encourages innovation to improve distribution planning precision and efficiency, and seeks individuals who can develop subject matter expert skills to mentor and support the team. Additional tasks include representing the department on industry committees, serving on cross-functional teams, and communicating analysis results to stakeholders. The role may also involve assisting during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

BSEE Degree
Advanced knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning
Some knowledge of leading and mentoring a team of engineers

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations.
Analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels.
Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
Develop distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software utilizing Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides.
Work independently in performing analysis, review the planning and other engineering work of peer engineers & consultants.
Provide guidance to other team members on Distribution Planning related issues and analysis
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines, etc.) and analysis software packages such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.
Serves on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams, as necessary, to develop engineering solutions and customer satisfaction.
Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses and action plans both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders
Assist during storm restoration efforts