Lead Engineer - Interconnections

**TITLE: Lead Engineer - Interconnections****We offer AWESOME BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION****LOCATION: ME , Augusta****Work-Type : OFFICE****SALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $115,000 to $129,924****Key Responsibilities:*** Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations.* Analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.* Develop distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software utilizing Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides.* Work independently in performing analysis, review the planning and other engineering work of peer engineers & consultants.* Provide guidance to other team members on Distribution Planning related issues and analysis* Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines, etc.) and analysis software packages such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN.* Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.* Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution 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.* Lead and Mentoring team-members* Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.* Serves on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams, as necessary, to develop engineering solutions and customer satisfaction.* Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses and action plans both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders* Assist during storm restoration efforts**Required Qualifications:*** BSEE Degree* 7+ years of relevant experience* Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired* Advanced knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning* 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.)* 1. 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.)* 2. Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, ASPEN, etc.)**Preferred Qualifications*** Develop Self & Others* Empower to grow* Collaborate and Share* Be a role model* Focus to achieve results* Be agile**Competencies*** Growth & Continuous Improvement* Initiative & Change* Focused on Results* Customer Centric (internal and/or external)* Communication* Collaboration* Leadership (people managers/leaders)**Disclaimer**AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.**Job Posting End Date:**October-27-2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr