Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

Avangrid; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking an Engineer for Distribution Planning in Orange, CT. You will perform distribution studies and collaborate on Grid Automation and energy storage initiatives to enhance utility operations.

Responsibilities include assessing DER interconnections, applying planning tools, and mentoring teammates while supporting regional activities. A BSEE and early-career experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSEE with power system concentration preferred.
• 0–2 years of industry experience.
• Initiative, results-focused, customer-centric.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC).

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution studies: voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor.
• Collaborate with teams on Grid Automation and energy storage projects.
• Assess DER interconnections and new load interconnections across voltage levels.
• Develop designs for Distribution Automation devices.
• Utilize GIS, power flow, and protection analysis tools.
• Mentor team and support business needs.
• Collaborate with industry peers on regional activities.

Skills

Theoretical engineering

Practical engineering

Engineering documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSEE

Tools

CYME

PSSE

Aspen

Job description

Location: ORANGE, CT

Work-Type: OFFICE

SALARY RANGE: $72,400 to $99,600

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Description:

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-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.

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.).

• 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.)

Initial/Competent

Education & Experience Requirements

BSEE required with power system concentration preferred

0-2 years of experience (Industry Related)

• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)