Lead Energy Storage Engineer-Clean Energy Policy - R-07228_1-4685

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1133847 Lead Engineer-Energy Storage and Clean Energy Policy LOCATION: Orange, CT, Augusta, ME, Rochester or Binghamton, NY SALARY RANGE: \$101,404 to \$139,000 dependent on experience level and location. Job Description Job Summary The energy storage engineer will act as an energy storage subject matter expert as a member of the Clean Energy Policy team and is responsible for supporting and/or leading technical and economic aspects of project/pilot definition, conceptualization, design, and management for energy storage and microgrid project and pilot development. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and guidance on the development and execution of energy storage and microgrid technology including: Development, review, and approval of design. Preliminary design and review. Interconnection planning and activities. Engineering support with permitting requirements. Develop standard scopes of work and maintain the consistency and quality of those deliverables. Create and assess alternate methods of design for energy storage and microgrid project conceptualization and optimization to improve project competitiveness, especially related to clean energy technology and design optimization. Develop, maintain, and utilize energy storage and microgrid analysis tools. Lead and support the development of Networks standards for energy storage and microgrid technologies. Assist internal and external stakeholders on energy storage and microgrid related technical matters as needed. Support the procurement, contracting, and delivery of equipment and projects. Review and approve the work and bids of vendors and consultants to ensure alignment with design criteria, applicable industry standards, cost-effective designs, and timely delivery. Collaborate with the broader Clean Energy Policy team and key stakeholders in use-case evaluation, development of new opportunities, project commercialization, and reviews of technical studies, lessons learned, and best practices. Evaluate available and emerging storage technologies and communicate new technology development and associated costs, risks, and opportunities. Attend and participate in relevant industry meetings, conferences, and committees. Avangrid employees are assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency are expected to fulfill their assigned role. Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or equivalent education with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required. Preference may be given to candidates with relevant advanced degree(s) Professional Engineer (PE) registration and applicable field experience strongly preferred Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in design and delivery of grid scale energy storage and microgrid technology solutions. Working knowledge of energy storage and microgrid industry construction practices and construction contracts. Strong understanding of the various battery technologies and industry practices, including industry vendor\'s products, services, and terms. Experienced in the energy industry and knowledge of business operations. Effective influencing and communication skills. Aptitude in AutoCAD, Python, and other coded tools. Advanced PC skills Competencies (this is standard for all jobs) Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or External) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) Disclaimer (this is standard for all jo s) AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual\'s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law. Click here for Additional Disclaimer Information 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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables. #OFFICE 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 AVANGRID