Senior Transmission & Distribution Engineer

This position is related to distributed generation energy projects in the utility sector. Experience in this area is required.

This position includes the responsibility of performing transmission and distribution engineering on various utility projects for a local client. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight of multiple complex utility projects. While this is an office-based position, some travel may be required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conductor Selection
• Structure recommendations
• Line Design:
  Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Detailed estimate and probability modeling
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with Avangrid TM standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
  Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues;
  Determine required structure designs based on design constraints;
  Determine routing in and out of congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
• Evaluate System Impact Studies and determine required system upgrades
• Design System Upgrades in SAP

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience
• 5+ years experience in utility projects
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

• Master's Degree
• PE or chartered engineer license
• $115k - $145k per year, depending on all candidate factors; such as qualifications, experience level, etc.
• Long term career path, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environments