Lead Engineer - Standards

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$116,640 - $145,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer has a central role in developing distribution construction and design standards for AVANGRID’s electrical overhead and underground lines and writing engineering and material specifications for electrical equipment. The role develops specialized technical expertise in distribution equipment and serves as a subject matter expert and technical advisor. The engineer works independently with general direction, leads teams and projects addressing complex engineering and equipment problems, represents AVANGRID in industry associations, and mentors other employees. The position is based in the office in Rochester, New York, and reports to the Supervisor - Network Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Seven years of experience performing engineering duties.
Specialized advanced training or a graduate-level engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed and complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations using standard methodologies and principles, and develop alternative methods or design concepts to solve problems or improve processes and services.
Resolve unique standards engineering problems, using a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, including forensic analysis, material evaluations and applications, and construction standards.
Prepare, maintain, and interpret drawings such as schematics and one-line diagrams; develop and specify equipment and assemble documents and requirements for complex assignments.
Serve as a subject matter expert for distribution equipment, including cables, transformers, reclosers, switches, poles, fuses, voltage regulators, and capacitor banks.
Anticipate business issues and customer and stakeholder needs, recommend process improvements and solutions, and explain difficult concepts to influence others.
Participate in industry associations and represent AVANGRID on projects, task forces, and studies.
Facilitate, mentor, and review the engineering work of others; guide engineers in standards engineering methodology.
Lead engineering teams and projects, including analyzing and resolving complex problems in non-standard situations and developing creative solutions.
Apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines, and AVANGRID policies and procedures independently.
Interpret processes and standards related to electrical equipment and recommend solutions and best practices.
Develop business cases and manage projects, processes, initiatives, or teams related to Standards activities in accordance with AVANGRID guidelines.
Coordinate engineering phases for assigned portions of projects and programs.
Accept responsibility for personal safety and health and for the safety and health of fellow employees.
Perform other related job duties as assigned, which may include a storm role.