Director Projects & Engineering Svcs

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from : $168000 - $210000

Job Summary :

The Director of Projects Engineering Services is accountable for the strategic planning oversight and execution of capital infrastructure investments in gas systems for BGC CNG and SCG exceeding $150 million annually and engineering functions that support construction operations and regulatory compliance.

This role leads the Gas Engineering functions including : Construction Engineering Standards Engineering and System Planning. This position manages over 120 engineering employees both management and bargaining unit.

Construction Engineering ensures the design and implementation of infrastructure projects that align with : corporate strategy regulatory requirements and evolving environmental policies while supporting safety innovation and operational excellence across the gas systems.

Standards Engineering is responsible for : distribution and transmission integrity management plans and associated projects research and development materials construction standards and operations and maintenance procedures.

System Planning is responsible for : maintenance and application of hydraulic models gate and regulator station equipment assessment and recommendations including project development development of projects and strategic business plans connection of renewable natural gas and recommendations to address system vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and manage annual 5-year and 10-year strategic business plans for BGC CNG and SCG Gas including : regulatory proceedings rate cases and audits.

Execute CT & MA Gas Engineering OpEx budget ensuring financial accountability and performance against investment goals.

Direct engineering efforts ensuring consistency in standards tools and processes across BGC CNG and SCG and other Avangrid companies where applicable.

Lead development and standardization of engineering policies and practices related to gas system design gas construction standards operations and maintenance processes R&D and integrity management programs.

Ensure policies and procedures are developed in accordance with all municipal state and federal regulations.

Champion continuous improvement innovation and the use of technology to improve efficiency and safety in all operations.

Oversee capital projects from planning through execution to ensure delivery of safe reliable and cost-effective service to customers.

Maintain readiness and effective response to normal abnormal and emergency operating conditions for the gas systems.

Monitor and report on KPIs especially capital spend and rate base additions to ensure performance objectives and regulatory standards are met.

Deliver leak prone pipe replacement program results consistent with State mandated requirements.

Manage and assign work to bargaining unit employees consistent with union contract.

Required Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

Bachelors degree in Engineering (required).

PMP Certification (preferred).

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in utility or infrastructure engineering.

Demonstrated success in leading large diverse engineering teams and managing complex cross-functional projects.

Deep knowledge of utility operations customer service impact and compliance policies at the federal and state levels.

Experience in business case development and benefits realization.

Skills & Competencies :

Proven leader with strong interpersonal facilitation and communication skills.

Strategic thinker with the ability to set clear direction and influence across organizational lines.

Skilled in business case development project management and resource prioritization.

Adept in risk management and change leadership in dynamic regulatory environments.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement using data and analytics.

Effective collaborator within a matrixed and geographically dispersed organization.

High emotional intelligence and adaptability to take initiative beyond core responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Delivering for the Business :

Global View of the Business Advanced

Achieving Results & Continuous Improvement Expert

Initiative Expert

Innovation & Creativity Expert

Global Relationships :

Flexibility & Globalization Expert

Customer Focus Expert

Communicating & Influencing Expert

Teamwork Expert

Managing People :

Team Management Expert

Developing Others Expert

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Company :

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY

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Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and / or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission operations and cyber security business areas in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections training audit engagement and required evidence retention and will be communicated by the employees management.

Job Posting End Date :

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 168000 - 210000