Lead Engineer - Energy Control Sys

Avangrid

Vestal, NY

Pay: $116,640-$145,800/yr

**Location:** On site 5 days a week in Vestal, NY

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,640 to $145,800

What We Offer:

• *Competitive benefits and growth opportunities*
• *Generous performance‑based bonuses*
• *12% 401(k) match*
• *Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance*
• *Tuition reimbursement*
• *Professional development and clear career advancement pathways*

*For more information please visit:* *Benefits - Avangrid*

**Job Summary**

• Provides support for the AVANGRID Energy Control Systems (ECS) used to operate gas distribution systems (SCADA, DSS & Back office-based platforms).
• Defines and maintains supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) databases and definitions, maintains telemetry data and evaluates and maintains accurate information in the ECS.
• Provides RTU configuration, software, testing and commissioning support
• Support the specification, design, testing and development of the ECS system to ensure that changing functional requirements are met
• Design enhancements to the ECS systems to improve the user interface
• Coordinate the safe and orderly commissioning of new and redesigned PACs/RTUS and instrumentation as well as other systems and components in gas gate and distribution stations and other interconnecting facilities.
• Monitors and ensures that systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained according to operational requirements and standards for safety and reliability
• Documents and reviews commissioning procedures, provides operational assistance and troubleshooting
• Works within the Control Center environment and supports Cyber Security requirements for Control Center operations.
• Maintains and creates documentation for supported platforms and systems to meet all regulatory requirements/standards.
• Has an in-depth technical understanding of all system components.
• Capable of designing and implementing novel control system components and can optimize system components.
• Has an in-depth understanding of virtual environments.
• Has an in-depth understanding of controls architecture as it pertains to security, data flow, and networking.
• Capable of providing valuable input to system design.
• Strong Collaboration and Leadership Skills.
• Assists with creation of time saving standardization.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Knowledge and understanding of gas transmission and distribution systems
• T&D Energy flow, gas circuit analysis, Contingency Analysis, State Estimation and Billing understanding
• Experience with configuring, commissioning and testing Remote Terminal Units (RTU#s) Field testing methodology, develop testing plans

Ability to interpret engineering documentation:

• Control System Architecture drawings, P&IDs, electric control/loop diagrams and other engineering specifications.
• Understanding of relevant Compliance Regulations and Policies. (NERC-CIP, 49 CFR Part 192.631 CRM, Etc.)

• Working understanding of the NERC-CIP ECS requirements.
• Understanding and knowledge of Databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Etc.)
• How to query, configure and edit Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications and data communication equipment. Network diagrams, firewall rules, ports and services
• The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally.
• Experience making sound decisions while working in a high-pressure environment outside normal working hours.
• Working in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7x365 system support
• Able to work independently and contribute proactively to drive results
• Able to develop effective business cases for system enhancements.
• Capable of educating, assigning tasks, and directing other engineers.
• Capable of reviewing work of less experienced engineers and ensures quality even on relatively complex tasks or projects.
• Comfortable working safely in the gas distribution stations and understanding more than 75% of the devices as well as the various variables at play: flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
• Working knowledge of PHMSA Control Room Management requirements, Knowledge in Gas Measurement fundamentals.
• Ability to create a script or a compiled application interacting with the SCADA application API and libraries.
• Knowledge in Gas Measurement fundamentals.

**For Lead Engineers:**

• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices.
• Work independently with little supervision

**Required Qualifications**

• Education & Experience Required (Meet at least one of the following):
• BSEE Degree with 7+ years