Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning - Military Veterans
at Avangrid
Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning
Reports to : Supervisor Distribution Planning(CMP)
Work location: Augusta, ME
Work type: In Office
Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $65,000-$75,000
JOB SUMMARY:
Uses prescribed methods, standard practices and techniques in
the design and preparation of specifications or engineering studies
related to assigned projects under the supervision of
the incumbent's immediate supervisor. Designs various electrical
systems of moderate size and complexity under the direction of the
incumbent's supervisor or other engineer. Completes System Impact Studies and final reports for new Distributed Generation (DG) projects.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of
responsibilities):
1. Performs engineering analysis of the electric distribution system
to properly serve customer loads and distributed generation (DG) projects. Conducts reliability analysis of the worst performing circuits and recommends corrective actions.
Assists in the preliminary design and budgetary estimates of major
projects.
2. Assists in specifying technical aspects of contracts, bid
evaluation, recommendation of contractors, and administration of
contract terms and conditions. Assists in monitoring construction work
to ensure conformance with plans and specifications and engineering
codes and practices. Assist in equipment specification, construction
standards development, and proposal evaluation and requisitioning.
Assist in the monitoring and documentation of construction and system impact study schedules to ensure timely completion of work.
3. L ead or contribute to key initiatives, including studies, compliance, regulatory, support of capital projects, economic development and all other business objectives. Specific roles and assignments are based on group work plans that are naturally adjusted throughout the year based on changing business needs. Support other business area and department priorities and initiatives.
4. Checks completed job for adequacy or design and documentation.
Performs economic analyses of engineering alternatives. Aids in
evaluation and approval of contractors invoices.
5. Assists in analysis of distribution system reliability studies,
contingency plans, capital budget project proposals, financial models,
flicker analysis, and/or fuse-recloser (or recloser-recloser) coordination.
6. Select, evaluate and request equipment, materials, or services.
Review vendor designs and single line diagrams, assists in the evaluation and selection of
vendors, determines product and final report acceptability.
7. Acts as project engineer, when required, on projects. Serves as
project coordinator on assigned projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience Required:
Graduate 4-year Electrical Engineering program
0-3 years relevant experience
Skills/Abilities:
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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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.
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.
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Job Posting End Date:
October-21-2024
Augusta, ME
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with $32 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.2 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 7.1 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,500 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by Ethisphere, a prestigious third party verification of its ethics and compliance program.