Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$111,000 - $129,924•Onsite

About The Position

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Transmission Planning Engineer to identify and develop transmission system investments that modernize the electric grid and support the clean energy transition. The role leads and performs technical power system studies, including modeling, simulations, and analyses, to address system needs and support the company’s strategic vision. The position collaborates on reliability- and economics-driven studies, assesses complex transmission systems at multiple voltage levels, and documents and communicates results and recommendations. It also contributes to improving transmission-planning methods, develops subject-matter expertise, mentors and supports the team, and collaborates with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities. The role is based in an office in Rochester, New York. Site inspections, industry events, storm restoration assignments, and emergency work outside the regular schedule may be required as needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of industry experience related to planning or operating transmission and distribution power systems.
Expert-level capability with steady-state power system modeling and simulation software, such as TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSLF.
Strong understanding of local, state, regional, and federal regulatory standards, processes, and requirements, with the ability to develop action plans and ensure compliance.
Ability to lead and be accountable for internal and external staff, organize work, and deliver commitments.
Clear and persuasive written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation and review and approve engineering work performed by others.
Ability to coordinate with diverse internal subject-matter experts to develop comprehensive project proposals.
Ability to influence and guide engineers, collaborate across departments, work independently with little supervision, and mentor and develop others.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or professional certifications.
Experience with dynamic stability, short-circuit, PV/QV, and transfer-limit analyses and related software.
Relevant industry or technical skills in other areas, such as T&S Engineering or P&C, may be considered in place of prior experience in transmission-planning activities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on, perform, and lead reliability- and economics-driven studies, including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer-limit, short-circuit, and stability assessments.
Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at multiple voltage levels.
Document and communicate results and recommendations through data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
Identify and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
Develop subject-matter expertise as needed and mentor and support the team.
Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities, including NPCC and ISO activities.
Develop and apply knowledge of planning criteria, guidelines, standards, and analysis software.
Participate in transmission and substation site inspections and attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needed.
Assist during storm restoration as assigned.
Lead and be accountable for internal and external staff, organizing and scheduling work toward shared commitments.
Provide technical leadership on complex projects, guide and mentor department engineers, and review and approve engineering work performed by others.
Coordinate with internal subject-matter experts to develop preliminary project proposals.
Liaise with and direct contractors on company policies, standards, and best practices.