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Avangrid Lead Engineer - Transmission Engineer - R-08924-4685 in Augusta, Maine
This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1151398 Title: Lead Engineer - Transmission Engineer
Location: Augusta, ME Office.
Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from \$110k to 125k
Job Summary
Possess in-depth experience in electric transmission standards
engineering and knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory
issues. Maintains knowledge of leading-edge techniques or technology
through participation in professional associations. Able to explain
difficult concepts and influence others to change. Able to communicate
orally or in writing to regulatory and/or public entities. Able to lead
a Team or mentor others.
The engineer will have a significant role in developing transmission
construction and design standards for AVANGRID\'s electrical overhead and
underground lines. Write engineering specifications for electrical
equipment. Create material specifications for various items, such as
concrete products, poles, transformers, cable, etc. Work independently
with only administrative and general direction from supervision. Develop
a strong technical knowledge base to serve as technical advisor (SME)
for electric equipment such as cables, conductors, structures,
switchgear, etc. Follow updates in research and developments taking
place in the power industry, through training and industry associations.
The engineer will lead teams/projects that solve complex transmission
equipment/design problems taking a broad perspective to identify
innovative solutions. Able to work independently with guidance on only
the most complex tasks. Participates and represents AVANGRID\'s on
Industry associations. Mentor other employees.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed, complex engineering analyses, designs and
calculations using standard methodology & principles & other viable
approaches.
Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems
or to improve processes/services.
Solves unique standards engineering problems.
Utilizes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
E.g., forensic analysis, material evaluations, material applications and
construction standards.
Prepare, maintain, & understand drawings (e.g., schematics, one-
line diagrams).
Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other
requirements for assignments of complex level of difficulty using in
depth expertise in own discipline.
Serve as SME for transmission (e.g., cable,
transformers, switches, poles, and concrete products).
Anticipates internal/external business issues and recommends
process improvements.
Participate in Industry associations.
Acts as a facilitator, mentor & review engineering work of
others.
Anticipates & make recommendations with respect to customer &
stakeholder needs.
Explains difficult concepts & influences others.
Lead engineering teams to complete assigned tasks and projects.
Assist in guiding and mentoring engineers in standards
engineering methodology.
Leads others to analyze and resolve complex problems in non-
standard situations & develop creative solutions.
Independently apply design standards, industry codes, design
criteria, guidelines & AVANGRID polices/procedures.
Possesses an in-depth knowledge and interprets processes and
standards related to electrical equipment.
Recommends solutions and best practices where appropriate.
Recommends solutions and best practices where appropriate.
Develop business cases & manage projects/processes/initiatives or
teams in accordance with applicable AVANGRID guidelines.
Coordinate phases of engineering for assigned portions of a
project/program.
Note: The above Key Responsibilities are not intended to be all
inclusive. Employees in th s position may be required to perform other
related aspects of the job not listed above or listed under
Purpose/Major Objectives as assigned by the supervisor.
For Lead Engineers:
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
Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best
practices
Work independently with little supervision
Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills/Competencies
Theoretical 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)
- Advanced
Practical 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