Job Information
Avangrid Service Company Electrical Engineer Substation Lead in Binghamton, New York
TITLE: Electrical Engineer Substation Lead
LOCATION: NY, Kirkwood
WORK TYPE: Office
SALARY RANGE: $101,404 - $126,755
Job Summary
Responsible for managing and overseeing the development and design of substation and lines for major capital projects in Avangrid's operating territory in NY.
Position reports to the Unit Manager, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project managers and business unit manager or Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
- Review and update electrical drawings, to include single-lines, three-lines, AC wiring, DC schematics and logic for new and existing Substation Projects.
- Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.
- Final documentation per substation project to include electrical as-built drawings.
- Work with operations staff to provide technical support for substation projects.
- Perform administrative function such as technical writing, providing job status reports, requesting quotations, and ordering materials.
- NERC compliancy which includes assisting with defining company programs to be compliant with the applicable various NERC standards as well as applicable company, local, state, and national codes.
- Travel to substation project sites within upstate NY.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experiences required.
- Experienced in electrical substations, transmission systems, distribution systems operations up to 345kV, or protection and control design and construction preferred.
- Thorough Knowledge of electrical power systems engineering.
- Knowledge of various industry standards, regulations and compliance requirement associate with power systems such as OSHA, NESC, ASCE, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC.
- Be capable of learning or have experience with power system engineering computer application such as CADD, CYMCAP, Aspen, PLS-Cad etc.
- General knowledge of project management, supervisory principles, theories and techniques.
- Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control.
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Proficiency and fluency in substation engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced education such as Master's degree / MBA/ EIT or a Professional Engineering License is a preferred.
Competencies (this is standard for all jobs)
- Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Initiative & Change
- Focused on Results
- Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership (people managers/leaders)
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:
December-10-2024
Minimum Salary: 101404.00 Maximum Salary: 126755.00 Salary Unit: Yearly