Associate Engineer-Non Wire Alternatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP seeks an Associate Engineer - Non-Wire Alternative in NY to support NWA/NPA projects across NYSEG and RG&E. In-office positions in Rochester or Binghamton, with base salary 72,400–90,600 and comprehensive benefits.

You will assist with engineering analyses, model scenarios, procurement tasks, and economic analyses to enable distributed energy resources integration while complying with regulatory standards. Growth opportunities and career pathways are highlighted.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of electric distribution system design and modeling.
• Ability to work in a team and learn key processes.
• Interest in sustainability and clean energy goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering support for NWA/NPA groups—model scenarios.
• Support procurement activities including RFP development and vendor Q&A.
• Provide technical and business case support for ISP integration.
• Conduct distribution system analyses and review NWA/NPA proposals.
• Support reliability studies and economic analyses such as BCA.
• Assist with identifying system improvements for DER interconnections.
• Help maintain NWA/NPA handbooks and process improvements.

Skills

Engineering basics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Degrees or Certifications

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Regulatory tools

Job description

Job Title: Associate Engineer - Non-Wire Alternative

In Office: NY Rochester or NY Binghamton

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $72400 to $90,600

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:

This is an entry level engineering position which provides engineering support for the development, analysis, evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) of clean energy solutions and Distributed Energy Resources which are part of the Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) and Non-Pipes Alternatives (NPA) portfolios at Avangrid's New York operating companies, NYSEG and RG&E. This position will work in New York and assist with the success of existing and future utility programs and their resulting benefits. The job requires the candidate to interpret and apply company, industry, local, state, and national standards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. It is also required that the candidate will ensure safe and efficient operation of the project measures and resolve technical issues affecting the project and distribution system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the ongoing engineering and technical support of the NWA and NPA group through:
  • Working closely with Engineer and Lead Analyst to investigate, configure scenarios, and run models that can help to identify NWA/NPA technologies to address system needs.
  • Supporting NWA/NPA procurement activities which may include:
    • RFP Development
    • Developer Q&A
    • Developer Selection
  • Other activities
  • Provide technical support for NWA/NPA Engineer to create technical and business case support to NWA and Distribution Planning group to facilitate the incorporation projects within Integrated System Planning (ISP) model.
  • Assist with the engineering analyses of distribution system needs and technical review of NWA/NPA proposals.
  • Support distribution system reliability studies, contingency plans, review capital budget project proposals, prepare net present value economic analyses and or Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) modeling.
  • Assist with determining the correction of circuit electrical operating deficiencies, etc.
  • Conduct capacity analyses of key substation equipment.
  • Assist with analyzing the impact of developer-interconnected distributed generation for projects.
  • Assist with identifying the necessary system improvement and/or construction projects associated with interconnecting NWA/NPA DER on the distribution system and provide all necessary documents for those projects including cost projection and analysis for required distribution system improvements associated with NWA/NPA projects.
  • Support the development of process improvements for identifying NWA/NPA as well as the suitability screening process' for NWA/NPA programs.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating the BCA handbooks and spreadsheets to calculate benefits for NWA/NPA projects.

Education & Experience Required:

• BS or BT degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Additional consideration is given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.)
• 0 - 2 years of experience (industry related)
• Knowledge of electric distribution system design and modeling
• Knowledge of gas distribution system design and modeling
• Basic knowledge of engineering theories, practices, and procedures. Able to work in a team environment and learn key business processes.
• Preference given to previous experience working with and across functional departments including electric engineering, gas engineering, operations, energy control center, etc.
• Quantitative skills with complex modeling; preference given to previous benefit/cost modeling experience.
• Basic understanding of utility operations and positive stakeholder interactions, with experience working with and across functional departments (Projects, Regulatory, Investment Plan, Distribution & Transmission Planning, others).
• Interest in sustainability and emergent utility technologies.
• Desire to support advancement of New York's clean energy & climate goals.

Skills/Abilities:

• Self-motivated, creative thinker who can manage and deliver on tight deadlines with changing priorities. Able to promote trust; work within a matrix environment, including collaboration within diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to communicate to customers, key external stakeholders and at executive levels as required.
• Analytical, problem solving, and organization skills.
• Business and technical background.
• Proactive and results oriented.

Basic knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Power BI, Forms and Visio)

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.

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Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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Job Posting End Date:October-30-2026