Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning

United Illuminating; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Engineer - Line Engineer to enhance their transmission planning team in Connecticut. The role will involve performing detailed power system studies, leading projects to improve grid reliability, and fostering collaboration among technical teams. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in the industry, alongside proficiency in related software tools. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the company's clean energy initiatives and modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in transmission planning.
• Experience in reliability and economic driven studies required.
• Ability to develop expert skills to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical power system studies including modeling and simulations.
• Analyze transmission system performance at various voltage levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external industry peers.

Skills

Power system analysis

Modeling and simulations

Data manipulation

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer

Department: Transmission Planning

Reports To: Manager, Transmission Planning

Work Type: Office

Location: Orange, CT

Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $95k-$118k

Job Summary

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Maine team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Senior Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include performing technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company’s strategic vision.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO-NE, etc.).
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
• Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise.
• Assists during storm restoration as assigned.
  
  

Behavioral Skills And Requirements

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile
  
  

Technical Skills And Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).

Company

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

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. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

September-30-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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