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Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer
Department:
Transmission Planning
Reports To:
Manager, Transmission Planning
Work Type:
Office
Location:
Orange, CT
Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from
$95k-$118k
Job Summary
Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Maine team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Senior Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include performing technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the companys strategic vision.
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments. Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations. Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs. Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO-NE, etc.). Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN. Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise. Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
Behavioral Skills And Requirements
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 Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).
Company
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY
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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.
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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Job Posting End Date
September-29-2025
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Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning
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United Illuminating 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning
role at
United Illuminating Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer
Department:
Transmission Planning
Reports To:
Manager, Transmission Planning
Work Type:
Office
Location:
Orange, CT
Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from
$95k-$118k
Job Summary
Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Maine team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Senior Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include performing technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the companys strategic vision.
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments. Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations. Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs. Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO-NE, etc.). Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN. Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise. Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
Behavioral Skills And Requirements
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 Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).
Company
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY
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.
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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Job Posting End Date
September-29-2025
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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Shelton, CT $100,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Northeast Region)
Wallingford, CT $165,000.00-$240,000.00 1 week ago New Haven, CT $66,000.00-$99,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Newton, Morristown, Wallingford)
Wallingford, CT $165,000.00-$240,000.00 1 day ago Senior Electrical Engineer - Consumer Products (Wallingford/Chicago)
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