Senior Engineer

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$90,000 - $107,375•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and ongoing support of a best-in-class asset assessment model for all AVANGRID physical assets. This role will provide data analysis and subject matter expertise to the organization including health and risk assessments of the population of assets as well as supporting repair or replace asset strategies. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining various criteria, standards, and process documents (e.g. “Brownfield” needs and solutions replacement strategy, etc.) which will aid in the execution of transmission, distribution and substation analysis for pre-conceptual/conceptual engineering activities and comprehensive needs and solutions assessments. This role is expected to be Planning’s “go-to” resource when it comes to health assessments of our fleet of physical assets in support of project development. Specific responsibilities include participating in AVANGRID efforts to: Develop, implement, and continuously improve best-in-class asset assessment program. Assess, recommend, and implement organizational process and resource changes and make use of latest technology to improve efficiencies. Actively collaborate with other companies and industry peers (e.g. CEAITI, AMI, NATF, etc.) to ensure appropriate continual improvement and benchmarking. Influence positive regulatory outcomes by preparing, high quality asset management strategies and policies that drive prudent decision making and reliability improvements. Develop and build collaborative relationships with internal business areas (e.g. Operations, Maintenance, etc.) as well as external stakeholders (e.g. regulators and ISO’s) by providing subject matter expertise as well as thoughtful, prudent, and well documented support for AVANGRID’s asset management practices. Develop and implement methods to objectively monitor health, risk, performance and rates of deterioration or improvement of AVANGRID’s physical asset base. Develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5 Years
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
Five years of related experience in transmission, substation and/or distribution planning, design, operations, condition assessment, asset management or maintenance.
Data Gathering and Analysis : Gathering, manipulating, analyzing, interpretation, and reporting of data to meet required level of rigor. <Required Competency Level> - Competent/Advanced
Asset Assessments : Analysis, evaluation, algorithm development, alignment with business objectives, scoring, fleet analysis, technical report preparation. <Required Competency Level> - Competent.
Transmission & Distribution Power Systems – Practical Knowledge : Planning, Design, Operations, & Maintenance (e.g. power systems, civil, structural, construction, etc.). <Required Competency Level> - Competent/Advanced
Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation : Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others. <Required Competency Level> - Competent.
Team Management : Ability to lead, and be accountable for, internal and external (consulting) staff toward a common goal. Includes the ability to organize, schedule, and lead a team toward the successful completion of commitments. <Required Competency Level> - Competent.

Nice To Haves

An advanced education such as an MBA and / or a Professional Engineering License is a plus.
Candidates with broad skills that include utility asset management (e.g. ISO 55000, Institute of Asset Management, etc.) along with Operations, Maintenance, and or Engineering design expertise are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Technical Support : Collaborates with teams across multiple business areas and advises on a broad range of asset management issues, project technical reviews, equipment standardization, etc. Provides technical support of internal or external contractor teams working across multiple operating companies and geographic locations.
Communicate, influence and motivate: Use of excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management to inform others, providing strategic input for business plans and decision making. Provides information on regulatory and technical issues to advance business objectives (ISO’s, siting council, PUC’s, etc.). Represent AVANGRID in national and regional forums.
Predict needs, inform project opportunities: Initiate and lead asset class and comprehensive facility assessment studies to identify system needs, and evaluate threats/opportunities. Establishment of strategy for the prioritization of system-wide needs.