AVANGRID: Civil Engineer Substation Lead

Job SummaryResponsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in both Maine (Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Company) and New York (NYSEG and RG& E), this includes input into standards and training needs.The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations.Position reports to the Substation Projects 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.ResponsibilitiesCapital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout.Perform standard and complex civil 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 civil engineering problems. Analyze possible solutions and assess each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering.Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.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 departments.Coordinate and direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices.Work independently with little supervision.#LI-DG1Skills and RequirementsRequired Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required7 years minimum relevant experienceProfessional Engineering License preferredTechnical 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) AdvancedPractical 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.” ) AdvancedEngineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation AdvancedAbility to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements AdvancedKnowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements AdvancedPreferred Qualifications:1. General Skills:Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.Proven ability to lead and manage projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.Strong 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 levels.Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.Knowledge of:o Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements,o Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV.2. Routine Technical Skills:Physical Substation Design ExpertProject Scoping and Estimating ExpertEquipment Specifications ExpertConstruction and Outage Sequencing ExpertIndustry Codes, Standards, and Regulations ExpertTechnical Writing and Communication Expert CompetenciesDevelop Self & OthersEmpower to growCollaborate and ShareBe a role modelFocus to achieve resultsBe agileTechnical SkillsMobility InformationPlease 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 countryAvangrid 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