Engineer - Transmission Planning

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$98,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Avangrid is seeking an electrical engineer to identify and develop transmission system investments that modernize the electric grid and support the clean energy transition. The Engineer performs and supports power system studies, modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and advance the company’s strategic vision. The role may work independently or under the guidance of a manager or senior staff, and is accountable for the quality and timeliness of technical deliverables. The position is based in the office in Rochester, New York. The Engineer assesses transmission systems across multiple voltage levels, documents and communicates study results and recommendations, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves participating in company-sponsored training, identifying process improvements, documenting best practices, and assisting with storm restoration when assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of industry experience related to electrical or power systems engineering.
Basic capability with steady-state power system modeling and simulation software such as TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSLF.
Ability to understand regulatory processes and requirements and formulate an action plan to achieve results and ensure compliance.
Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing scenarios and assumptions.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and convincingly in writing, verbally, and through presentations; ability to document and interpret engineering documentation.
Basic understanding of considerations involved in scoping and developing preliminary project proposals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dynamic stability, short-circuit, PV/QV, or transfer-limit analyses and related software.
Familiarity with local, state, regional, and federal regulatory standards, processes, and requirements.
Direct utility or system-planning experience; relevant industry and other technical skills will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform and collaborate on power system studies, including steady-state, stability, short-circuit, transfer-limit, and PV/QV analyses, using industry-standard software.
Use verbal and written communication to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Scope, analyze, and provide quality assurance for technical studies, individually or under the guidance of a manager or senior staff; ensure deliverables are high-quality and timely.
Analyze and assess transmission systems at multiple voltage levels.
Document and communicate results and recommendations, including data representation, report writing, and developing and delivering presentations.
Participate in company-sponsored training to develop technical and personal capabilities.
Identify process-improvement opportunities, drive change, and document best practices to promote consistency and knowledge transfer.
Assist during storm restoration as assigned.