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Job Title: Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning
Location: Augusta, Maine
Work Type: In Office
Reports to: Manager, Transmission Planning
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $86,000 - $108,000
Job Summary: Lead and execute reliability and economic-driven studies, including voltage, thermal, and stability assessments, while analyzing complex transmission systems across multiple voltage levels. Document findings, create detailed reports, and deliver insights through presentations. Foster innovation in transmission planning, mentor team members, and develop expertise in planning criteria, standards, and analysis tools (e.g., PSS/E, TARA, ASPEN). Collaborate with internal teams and regional industry peers, participate in inspections and training, and provide support during storm restoration efforts.
Education & Experience Requirements
CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO
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 careers@avangrid.com.
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
May-31-2025
Location: Augusta, Maine
Work Type: In Office
Reports to: Manager, Transmission Planning
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $86,000 - $108,000
Job Summary: Lead and execute reliability and economic-driven studies, including voltage, thermal, and stability assessments, while analyzing complex transmission systems across multiple voltage levels. Document findings, create detailed reports, and deliver insights through presentations. Foster innovation in transmission planning, mentor team members, and develop expertise in planning criteria, standards, and analysis tools (e.g., PSS/E, TARA, ASPEN). Collaborate with internal teams and regional industry peers, participate in inspections and training, and provide support during storm restoration efforts.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years of experience (Industry Related)
- 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.
CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO
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 careers@avangrid.com.
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
May-31-2025
Salary : $86,000 - $108,000
