Principal Engineer – Lines – R-08217-4685

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Engineer – Lines

LOCATION: ME – Augusta – General Office

SALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon
experience and location, ranging from $111544 – $139431

Worktype: Office

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer in Projects organization is a reference position
with responsibilities over the engineers of the Units, coordination with
P&T on standards, interlocution with Planning and skilled support on the
project development till it is closed out.

Position reports to the Substation or Lines or Integrated Director, but
the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and
support project needs as dictated by the Managers and Director.

Responsibilities

? Project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases
such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract
management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout.

? Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and
calculations.

? Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs based on
Avangrid Standards and overseeing the work of external detailed designer
ensuring consistency among all the operating companies.

? Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet
applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.

? Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.

? Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide
impact on the business.

? Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.

? SME for team.

? Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best
practices.

? Work independently with little supervision.

Skills and Requirements

Technical Skills/Competencies:

Theoretical Engineering knowledge – Planning, Operations and Engineering
Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business
model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional
collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and
developing relationships and links across the organization)

Practical engineering experience/application – Planning, Operations and
Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience,
standardization “Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives,
develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.”)

Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret
engineering documentation

Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure
compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract
requirements

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and
Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

(For Smart Grids) Networking, Computer Security, and Databases –
Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software
applications, database structure, and data communication equipment.

Functional/job/business specific Competencies

Deep knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output
and incentive mechanisms.

Deep knowledge company, local, state, and national codes and standards.

Substations and Integrated:

Deep knowledge in Substations design and construction for utility
environments or large corporations.

Transmission Lines and Integrated:

Deep knowledge in Distribution and Transmission Lines design and
construction for utility environments or large corporations.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required

Master’s Degree required +10 years minimum relevant experience Internal
Use Preferred Qualifications: (Optional)

Professional Engineering License Preferred Behavioral Competencies

Develop self & others

Empower to grow

ollaborate and share

Be a role model

Focus to achieve results

Be agile

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