Senior Project Engineer

Purpose

The Senior Solar Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing the electrical engineering scope and supporting construction and commissioning
activities for a selection of utility-scale onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Working closely with the project team and project manager, this
person will coordinate requirements and deliverables with multiple internal and external stakeholders. In addition to strong conceptual and practical
renewables electrical engineering knowledge and experience, the successful candidate will have a proven track-record of initiative and effective
problem-solving.
 

Responsibilities

Solar and/or BESS experience is strongly preferred
Lead and/or support the electrical engineering scopes, which may include geotechnical engineering, collector substation and interconnect station
physical arrangements, controls and protection, overhead and underground electrical lines (medium voltage to high voltage) and communications
systems.
Lead engineering implementation, including cost estimating, project scheduling, permit integration into project plans, engineering document control,
and other activities necessary during project engineering and construction.
Review and approval of electrical engineering work; coordinates the multidisciplinary (engineering, land, permitting, development, etc.) review of
detailed project drawing submittals.
Create energization and commissioning plans, manage project energizations, select and manage contractors executing energization and
commissioning plans, review and manage lockout-tagout (LOTO) program during energization and commissioning.
Oversee quality aspects of engineering and construction, including ensuring compliance with design standards and accuracy of final documentation
and test data.
Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve project competitiveness.
Lead the procurement process for external engineering resources and major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, etc).
Support the development of EPC contractor bid packages and evaluate bids as part of the procurement process for electrical construction services.
Maintain/update Avangrid electrical design standards.
Advise the Development Engineering team in project development, planning and design with the Environmental & Permitting, Meteorology, Property,
and Transmission Interconnect teams.
Manage and provide oversight of external professionals who provide technical expertise and project support through development, design,
construction, and operations.
Coordinate and maintain project documentation for due diligence review by an independent engineering firm.
Provide technical support to plant operations as may be required for project infrastructure, facilities, and systems.
Serves as a role model and mentor to other engineers.
Represent Avangrid in relevant industry meetings/conferences, committees, associations, and/or working groups.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience
Experience leading renewable energy projects
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education; preference may be giving to candidates with relevant advanced degree(s)
Professional Engineer (PE) registration and applicable field experience strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of various aspects of renewable projects such as turbine specifications, GSU design and selection, solar module and inverter selection,
battery systems, and collector system, overhead collection, transmission, and substation designs.
Working knowledge of consulting services and EPC construction contracts.
Ability to understand renewable energy projects technical documentation such as interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting
documents, local codes and regulations, civil and electrical construction specifications, and reliability standards and requirements (e.g. NEC, NERC,
FERC, etc).
Expertise with electrical system modeling and proficiency in project modeling software such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP and EasyPower
Influencing and communication skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera, OPC, Visio, and AutoCad

Exemplify core behaviors to support Avangrid’s purpose & values: Develop self & others, Empower to grow, Collaborate & share, Be a role model, Focus
to achieve results, Be agile.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam,
background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a
credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance,
Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR)
check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid
Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a
disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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

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