Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
• Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
• Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution 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 and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts.
• Required Qualifications:
• BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience (Industry Related)
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model Competent/Advanced
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders) Competent/Advanced
• Engineering documentation : Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other Competent
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment : Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) Competent
• Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results : (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)
• Competent
• Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) Advanced
• Competencies
• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)
• Company:
• NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
• 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.
• 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 .
• Job Posting End Date:
• September-28-2026

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning Location: Rochester, NY OR Binghamton, NY Work Type : Office Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $96,400-$120,500 We do offer Performance Bonus + Awesome Benefits

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