Electrical Engineer Substation Lead at Iberdrola

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $114332 to $142916.Responsible for Substation designs including but not limited to protection engineering for major capital projects in New York (NYSEG and RG&E) this includes input into standards and training needs. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations.. This position is responsible to lead and guide all engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection projects within the Powering New York portfolio. 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 manager.Key ResponsibilitiesCapital project engineering execution with a focus on substation design protection and control systems system studies automation integration and settings including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting conceptual engineering contract management and design engineering design construction commissioning and closeout.Perform standard and complex electrical engineering analyses designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches.Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers.Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems.Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering.Ensure all substation engineering designs implemented by the companys projects meet applicable company local state and national codes and standards (IEC IEEE NESC FERC NERC NPCC NYISO and NY PSC etc.) .Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department.Mentor develop and support team in technical skills.Ability to collaborate across departmentsLiaison/ direct contractors on company policy standards and best practicesWork independently with little supervisionRequired QualificationsRequired Education:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering TechnologyOr Associated Degree with more than 20 years relevant experience in energy industry required.A minimum of 7 years of technical experience in protection engineering or related fieldTechnical Skills/CompetenciesTheoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning Operations and Engineering Design Analytic modeling & Calculation understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)Practical engineering experience/application - Planning Operations and Engineering Design Construction (e.g. field experience standardization Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.)Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentationAbility to review and approve engineering work done by others - to ensure compliance with company standards specifications and contract requirementsKnowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirementsGeneral Skills:Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problemsProven ability to lead and manage projectsStrong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical conceptsStrong management and leadership skills ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.General contract commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery ensuring maximum return on investment.Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levelsAbility to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutionsAwareness and understanding of key business driversAbility to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.Where appropriate technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.Where required knowledge of:Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements -Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kVEngineering standards and specifications up to 345kVRoutine Technical Skills:Physical Substation Design ExpertProtection System Design ExpertProject Scoping and Estimating - ExpertEquipment Specifications - ExpertConstruction and Outage Sequencing - ExpertCommissioning - ExpertAC/DC Loading Calculations - ExpertCodes Standards and Regulations - ExpertUnique Technical Skills:Substation Protection - Expert/Competent1Transmission Protection- Expert/Competent1Automation & Integration System Design - Expert/Competent1Communication System Design- Expert/Competent1Fault/Transient Analysis- Expert/Competent1Insulation Coordination- Expert/Competent1Substation Equipment Commissioning - Expert/Competent1IEC61850 and Process Bus - Expert/Competent1Note 1: 3 of the unique technical skills listed above must be at the Expert level.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineering License PreferredCompetenciesGrowth & Continuous ImprovementInitiative & ChangeFocused on ResultsCustomer Centric (internal and/or external)CommunicationCollaborationLeadership (people managers/leaders)DisclaimerAVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals sex gender gender identification gender expression race color religion national origin age ancestry genetic information medical condition physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation military or veteran status or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for Additional Disclaimer InformationAvangrid employees will 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. 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This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission operations and cyber security business areas in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections training audit engagement and required evidence retention and will be communicated by the employees management.Job Posting End Date:December Key Skills Fashion Retail,Academics,Desktop Support,Equity,Investigation,Diagnostic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 114332 - 142916