Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

Avangrid; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking an Associate Engineer in Distribution Planning to perform and collaborate on distribution studies, including voltage and thermal analyses, N-1, and power factor assessments. You will work with teams on non-wires solutions and grid automation initiatives.

The role focuses on interconnecting PV and battery storage, applying distribution criteria, and proposing automation improvements.

Qualifications

• Formal education in electrical engineering with power system focus.
• Knowledge of distribution planning methods and standards.
• Experience with power system analysis and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
• Analyze DER and storage interconnections and customer load interconnections.
• Develop designs and recommendations for distribution automation.
• Assist during storm restoration efforts.

Skills

Power System Studies

Modeling & Calculation

Planning & Design

Software Analytics

Field experience

Education

BSEE, power system concentration

Tools

CYME

PSSE

ASPEN

Job description

Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Associate Engineer - Distribution PlanningApply: United States Of America, New York, Rochester: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 28, 2026 (28 days left to apply): R-34933**Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning**Reports to: Manager - Distribution Planning Location: **In Office**, Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $72,400 - $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****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid** ***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 non-traditional 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. Recommend 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-day 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. ***Behavioral Skills and Requirements***Behavioral Competencies* Develop self & others* Empower to grow* Collaborate and share* Be a role model* Focus to achieve results* Be agile ***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, et**c.).** **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 preferred0-2 years of experience (Industry Related) #LI-Onsite#LI-VF1**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.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 [e-mail] 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&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-28-2026