Engineer - Distribution Planning - Avangrid Service Company
Binghamton, NY
About the Job
Reports to: Manager Distribution Planning
Locations: Auburn, Lancaster, Brewster, Binghamton or Rocheste, NY
The salary range for this position depends on location and experience level ranging from $76,000 to $104,000.00
Theoretical knowledge of Distribution Systems, Power Utility Operations, and Engineering Design (e.g. system modeling, symmetrical components, per unit, etc.).
Ability to solve moderately complex distribution planning problems with minimal guidance.
Collaborate on and perform distribution comprehensive area studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
Ability to process, manipulate, understand, and represent data produced by analytical software, contained in power system study reports, or extracted from databases.
Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
Assist during storm restoration efforts.
Behavioral Skills and Requirements
Behavioral Competencies
Technical Skills and Requirements
The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).
Technical Skills/Competencies
Functional Job Specific Competencies
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.)
- Competent Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)
- Competent
Education & Experience Requirements:
BSEE required
2+ years of experience (Industry Related)
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Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
November-22-2024
Minimum Salary: 76000.00
Maximum Salary: 104000.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
Locations: Auburn, Lancaster, Brewster, Binghamton or Rocheste, NY
The salary range for this position depends on location and experience level ranging from $76,000 to $104,000.00
Theoretical knowledge of Distribution Systems, Power Utility Operations, and Engineering Design (e.g. system modeling, symmetrical components, per unit, etc.).
Ability to solve moderately complex distribution planning problems with minimal guidance.
Collaborate on and perform distribution comprehensive area studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
Ability to process, manipulate, understand, and represent data produced by analytical software, contained in power system study reports, or extracted from databases.
Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
Assist during storm restoration efforts.
Behavioral Skills and Requirements
Behavioral Competencies
- Develop self & others
- Empower to grow
- Collaborate and share
- Be a role model
- Focus to achieve results
- Be agile
Technical Skills and Requirements
The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).
Technical Skills/Competencies
- 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.)
Functional Job Specific Competencies
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.)
- Competent Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)
- Competent
Education & Experience Requirements:
BSEE required
2+ years of experience (Industry Related)
#INOFFICE
#LI-ML1
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
November-22-2024
Minimum Salary: 76000.00
Maximum Salary: 104000.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
Source : Avangrid Service Company