NY Interconnections Engineer (All Levels)

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

4d•$94,280 - $150,000•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 for studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software and Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides. The position requires working independently, reviewing the work of peers and consultants, and providing guidance to team members on Distribution Planning related issues. The engineer will develop 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 such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN. Additionally, a strong understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools like GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and Load Data systems are necessary. The role encourages innovation and integration of improvements to enhance the precision and efficiency of distribution planning, and to develop subject matter expert skills for mentoring and supporting the team. Supporting tasks include representing the department on industry committees, serving on cross-functional teams, communicating analysis results, and 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.
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.
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.