Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and growth opportunities

12% performance bonus

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY State Electric & Gas Corp in Rochester, NY is seeking an engineer to perform distribution studies and support grid modernization initiatives, including battery storage and smart grids. You will analyze PV and storage interconnections across multiple voltage levels and apply standard distribution criteria to identify deficiencies.

The role emphasizes GIS mapping, power flow, and protection analysis tools, with opportunities to mentor teammates and advance business objectives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• BSEE with power system concentration required.
• 0-2 years of related industry experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC).

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution studies: voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams on Grid Innovation projects (Battery Storage, Smart Grids).
• Analyze distribution energy resources and interconnections (PV, storage).
• Use GIS, power flow, and protection analysis tools for planning.
• Develop designs and recommendations that meet program objectives.
• Mentor and support team on distribution planning topics.

Skills

Power system studies

Planning and design

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE, power systems concentration

Tools

CYME

PSSE

ASPEN

Job description

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $72,400 to $90,500

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

Job Summary

Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments, short circuit, and flicker. Collaborate and interact with internal teams on Non-Wires Alternative (Battery Storage) and Smart Grids Innovation on Grid Automation to develop nontraditional solutions. Analyze and assess complex Distribution Energy Resources (PV’s & Battery Storage) distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Apply established distribution criteria and use sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives. Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-week basis such as GIS mapping of distribution circuits, power flow, and protection analysis tools. 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.

Technical Skills and Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
• Functional Job Specific Competencies Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)
• Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)

Education & Experience Requirements

BSEE required with power system concentration preferred 0-2 years of experience (Industry Related) Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) #LI-OFFICE #LI-ER1

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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