LeadEngineer - Distribution Infrastructure

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer leads and directs a team working on problems related to repair, replacement, maintenance, and new construction of electric distribution infrastructure. The role performs power systems engineering analysis, design, and calculations, and provides technical leadership with minimal guidance. It takes a broad perspective to identify solutions and guide department engineers toward project and team goals. The Lead Engineer serves as a subject matter expert, directs and reviews engineering work, mentors less-experienced engineers, and represents Distribution Infrastructure Engineering on project teams. The position also leads projects and processes, coordinates engineering phases, and plans schedules, budgets, construction plans, and material orders. Work is performed in the office in Orange, Connecticut. Employees may be assigned a system emergency role and, if assigned, may need to work outside their regular schedule or job duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
At least 7 years of experience performing moderately complex engineering duties related to electric power systems, including at least 2 years leading engineering teams.
Project management skills.
Experience with technical drawing or Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
Proficiency in power systems engineering design and related business practices and procedures sufficient to lead an engineering team in solving basic to moderately complex engineering problems.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to explain difficult issues, create action plans, recognize risks, meet deadlines, and establish consensus.
Knowledge of engineering planning, operations, design, analysis, modeling, calculations, and the business model.
Practical engineering experience in planning, operations, engineering design, and construction, such as field experience and standardization.
Ability to perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases, and defend them before stakeholders.
Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation.
Ability to review and approve engineering work by others for compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards and requirements.
Ability to influence and guide department engineers and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
Ability to collaborate across departments and work independently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis, design, and calculations for electric distribution infrastructure using standard engineering methods and principles.
Develop and present design concepts, evaluate alternatives, and create action plans to resolve issues or improve distribution power delivery processes and services.
Work independently on engineering assignments, seeking guidance for the most complex tasks.
Present projects and design concepts to corporate, regulatory, and public entities.
Serve as a subject matter expert for critical distribution equipment, such as transformers and breakers.
Interpret business issues and recommend best practices and process improvements.
Instruct, mentor, and train engineers and other colleagues on the power industry and distribution system design.
Participate in industry associations as assigned and follow developments in the power industry through training and industry associations.
Review and recommend improvements to distribution processes, equipment, construction standards, and operating procedures.
Prepare, review, maintain, and interpret drawings and engineering documents, including site plans, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and material specifications.
Apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines, policies, and operating procedures.
Recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations, including system connection issues.
Identify and specify equipment; prepare construction documents, work breakdown structures, and other requirements needed to execute action plans.
Support, maintain, and recommend distribution construction standards.
Lead and represent Distribution Infrastructure Engineering on assigned project teams.
Provide guidance to project team members on distribution infrastructure design and direct and review work completed by drafters, designers, engineers, and outside engineering firms.
Direct and adjust distribution infrastructure processes, policies, and standards to meet customer and stakeholder needs, and promote cross-functional teamwork.
Specify and design systems collaboratively and independently for specific or unique situations.
Follow company safety policies and practices and take responsibility for personal and fellow employees' safety and health.
Develop business cases for assigned projects and teams.
Lead and manage projects, processes, initiatives, or teams in accordance with applicable company guidelines.
Establish and coordinate engineering phases for assigned project or program portions.
Plan, schedule, monitor, and control budgets and estimates, construction plans, and material orders for assigned work.
Respond as needed to assist with storm restoration efforts.
Provide technical leadership on complex projects with broad departmental impact, influence and guide department engineers, and support team development in technical skills.
Collaborate across departments and direct contractors regarding company policies, standards, and best practices.