Lead Transmission Planning Engineer – Innovation & Impact

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO, a subsidiary of Avangrid, seeks a Lead Engineer in Augusta, ME to collaborate on reliability and economic studies for transmission planning. The role includes evaluating voltage, thermal, stability and transfer limits, with data analysis, reporting and recommendations.

Develop and mentor the team, apply NERC/NPCC standards, and use PSSE, TARA and ASPEN. The position requires 7+ years in the field and a strong engineering background.

Qualifications

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation.
• Practical Engineering Experience: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, field experience, standardization, developing business case.
• Engineering documentation: Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve work by others.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards: NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability studies and economic analyses of transmission systems, including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limits, short circuit and stability assessments.
• Mentor and develop team in technical skills and oversee complex projects with broad impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external industry groups on regional activities (e.g., NPCC, ISO).
• Apply planning criteria and use software like PSSE, TARA, ASPEN; participate in site inspections and training sessions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Education

BSEE

Advanced degrees or certifications

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

Enfuzion

Job description

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO, a subsidiary of Avangrid, seeks a Lead Engineer in Augusta, ME to collaborate on reliability and economic studies for transmission planning. The role includes evaluating voltage, thermal, stability and transfer limits, with data analysis, reporting and recommendations.

Develop and mentor the team, apply NERC/NPCC standards, and use PSSE, TARA and ASPEN. The position requires 7+ years in the field and a strong engineering background.