TITLE: Senior Engineer - Distribution PlanningLOCATION: Rochester, NYSALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $94,280- $118,113WORKTYPE: Office Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.</li></ul><ul><li>Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul><ul><li>Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience</li></ul><ul><li>5+ years of experience (Industry Related)</li></ul><ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling &amp; Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model Competent/Advanced </li></ul><ul><li>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 </li></ul><ul><li>Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other Competent </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) Competent </li></ul><ul><li>Power System Studies - Knowledge &amp; 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.)</li></ul><ul><li>Competent</li></ul><ul><li>Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>#LI-SJ1Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;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 employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:November-24-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

TITLE: Senior Engineer - Distribution PlanningLOCATION: Rochester, NYSALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $94,280- $118,113WORKTYPE: Office Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.</li></ul><ul><li>Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul><ul><li>Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.</li></ul><ul><li>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.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience</li></ul><ul><li>5+ years of experience (Industry Related)</li></ul><ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling &amp; Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model Competent/Advanced </li></ul><ul><li>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 </li></ul><ul><li>Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other Competent </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) Competent </li></ul><ul><li>Power System Studies - Knowledge &amp; 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.)</li></ul><ul><li>Competent</li></ul><ul><li>Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>#LI-SJ1Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;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 employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:November-24-2025

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