Transmission Engineer

Avangrid; Connecticut; On-site; USD 111,000 - 142,916; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility provider in Connecticut seeks a skilled Transmission Engineer to modernize the electric grid. Responsibilities include leading technical studies and mentoring team members. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary and requires strong software proficiency in power system modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience related to transmission and distribution power systems.
• Experience with dynamic stability and short circuit analyses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform technical power system studies.
• Analyze complex transmission systems and document findings.
• Innovate to enhance the precision of transmission planning.
• Mentor team members and advance their skills.

Skills

Expert-level power system modeling

Communication & Documentation

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

PowerWorld

PSLF

Job description

Overview

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

Location: CT - Orange | Work type: Office

Salary range: $111,000 to $142,916

Major 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 including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Mentor and support the team to advance business needs and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g., NPCC, ISOs).
• Develop and apply understanding of planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC) and analysis software such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
• Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops and meetings as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required. Advanced degree and/or professional certifications may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience related to planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.

Technical Skills & Requirements

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level power system modeling and simulation software (e.g., TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF). Experience with dynamic stability, short circuit, PV/QV, transfer limit analyses is a plus.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of Local, State, Regional, and Federal regulatory standards and processes; ability to plan actions to ensure compliance.
• Team Management: Ability to lead internal and external staff toward common goals, including organizing and guiding a team to complete commitments.
• Communication & Documentation: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document and review engineering work and prepare presentations.
• Project Development: Ability to coordinate with diverse subject matter experts to develop robust project proposals.

Behavioral Skills

• Provide technical leadership in complex projects with wide department impact.
• Mentor, develop, and support team members in technical skills.
• Collaborate across departments and liaise with contractors on policy, standards, and best practices.
• Work independently with little supervision; focus on results and continuous improvement.

Company

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY

Policies & Accessibility

We provide fair and equal employment 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 law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Job Attributes

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Electric Power Generation

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and, in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of regular hours. This may apply to roles in CT, ME, MA, and NY within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.