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This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1097477 Title: Principal Engineer - Civil

Location: Augusta, ME

Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from \$118k to \$139k.

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer is able to work independently, participates and represents AVANGRID on Industry associations. Applies established civil engineering criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in substation civil design and actively solves them. Assists Project Managers, Construction Managers and Electrical Engineers in substation design, design reviews, construction activities and shares their knowledge in their area of expertise. Acts as a technical leader in the Substation Projects group to direct, oversee and mentor other Engineers in the Department. Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex and unique civil design issues to set projects up for success for their entire project lifecycle (i.e. conceptual design, estimating, permitting, detailed design, material/equipment procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and close out).
• Proposes solutions for identified civil issues that fall outside of established civil design criteria, including recommendations for new substation design criteria and technical manual and specification improvements.
• Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services.
• Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.
• Recognized expert for projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID.
• Manage divisional and company-wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.
• Lead teams and acts as experienced mentor.
• Reviews engineering work of others in the department.
• Manage and provide direction to resources outside the department.
• Makes presentations to internal and regulatory/public entities, that explain difficult concepts & influence others.
• Proficient at utilizing computer aided design tools for effective substation design and communication.
• Perform complex engineering analyses related to civil design and maintenance of substations (Geotech analysis, soil bearing pressure calcs, cut/fill calcs, stormwater management design and calcs, SPCC plans, etc.)
• Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Assists during storm restoration.
• Leads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Required:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience

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Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Certified Professional in StormWater Quality (CPSWQ)
• Certified Erosion, Sediment and StormWater Inspector

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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 jobs)

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.

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