This position is responsible for executing on comprehensive needs and solutions assessments to address a wide range of T&S reliability and infrastructure needs. This position is expected to develop internal staff, collaborate across organizations, and lead external (consulting) resources across a wide range of utility disciplines (P&C, Engineering, etc.) in the pursuit of project development. Some specific responsibilities include oversight of the following T&S capital plan activities:
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):
• Responsible for the development of the majority of new T&S capital projects to a Conceptual design level (IP2) ready for financial approval and eventual handoff for project Execution (i.e. detailed design, procurement, and construction).
• Responsible for ensuring that all proposed T&S projects meet stakeholder and internal Investment Plan requirements by ensuring proper justification and supporting documentation is available.
• Lead member and contributor role at the Transmission System review Group (TSRG) responsible for vetting and approving new projects prior to delivering them for execution. Includes thorough review and feedback of submitted TSRG stakeholder materials. May take on role of chair or vice-chair of TSRG for AVANGRID.
• Responsible for technical, investment oversight and decision making for all T&S capital projects from inception through construction.
• Supports all aspects of AVANGRID’s Long Term Outlook of the T&S CAPEX investment portfolio including rate case preparations, regulatory funding commitments, ISO reporting, etc.
• Regular collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Planning personnel to identify and mitigate T&S system issues.
• Investigates reports of T&S system needs requiring comprehensive intervention assessments in a prioritized manner to ensure that issues are appropriately addressed in AVANGRID’s long term investment plan (e.g. operations, maintenance, field surveys, etc.).
• Establishes the acceptable level of documentation required for projects based on the cost, complexity, and regulatory requirements associated with each project.
• Extensive presentation and report preparation (and or review/editing) skills are essential including the ability to concisely articulate decision making. This includes both executive and comprehensive level explanations of system needs ranging in complexity along with mapping to recommended solutions (or planned projects).
• Ability to present compelling messages to internal and external stakeholders including executives, regulator’s, and ISO’s.
• Ability to develop and build collaborative and constructive relationships across internal business areas and teams and/or external stakeholders including regulators and ISO’s.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering. An advanced education such as an MBA and / or a Professional Engineering License is a plus. Five years of practical experience and working knowledge across a broad range of T&D Power Systems including Planning, Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
Experience: 5 Years
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with engineering teams responsible for the performance of comprehensive needs and solutions assessments addressing a wide range of Transmission & Substation (T&S) reliability and infrastructure deficiencies. Demonstrated ability to deliver thoughtful, practical and innovative approaches to evaluation of solution alternatives to justify T&S projects and resulting investment plans. Demonstrated ability to oversee and/or prepare sufficient documentation and deliver concise communications at all levels including internal Executives and Sr. Leadership as well as external Regulators, ISOs and other key stakeholders.
Technical Skills/Competencies
• T&S Power Systems – Practical Knowledge: Planning, Design, Operations, & Maintenance (e.g. power systems, civil, structural, construction, etc.).
• Applicable Design Codes and Criteria (Knowledge & Use): In-depth understanding of internal/external codes & criteria (e.g. NESC, ASCE, AGR TM’s, etc.) and their application to existing “brownfield” and/or new “greenfield” facilities.
• Regional & Regulatory Requirements & Constraints: In-depth understanding of project cost recovery mechanisms (NE - PTF regionalization & NY - Rate Case), documentation requirements, Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) laws/regulations, and AVANGRID’s IP Process.
• Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation: Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others.
• Team Management: Ability to lead, and be accountable for, internal and external (consulting) staff toward a common goal. Includes the ability to organize, schedule, and lead a team toward the successful completion of commitments.
