Lead Engineer - Interconnections

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves analyzing and assessing complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels. The Lead Engineer will document and communicate results and recommendations, including data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations. They will also analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system. A key responsibility is developing distribution system power flow models using CYME Software for studying generation and storage interconnections, adhering to Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides. The position requires independent analysis, reviewing the work of peer engineers and consultants, and providing guidance to team members on Distribution Planning issues. The role demands 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. A deep understanding of Distribution Planning tools like GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and Load Data systems is also necessary. The Lead Engineer will continually strive for innovation and improvements in distribution planning precision and efficiency, and seek to develop subject matter expert skills to mentor and support the team. This role also involves leading and mentoring team members, representing the department on industry committees, serving on cross-functional teams, and clearly communicating analysis results to stakeholders. The position may also require assisting during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

BSEE Degree
7+ years of relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning
Some knowledge of leading and mentoring a team of engineers
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g., Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)
Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired
Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile

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.
Lead and Mentoring team-members
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