Distribution Planning Engineer: Grid Reliability & Innovation

Avangrid; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP, operating as Avangrid, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer (All Levels) to collaborate on distribution studies and assess DER interconnections across multiple voltage levels in the Rochester/Binghamton area.

The role requires a BSEE and 2–15 years of experience, with in-office work in New York. You will apply CYME, PSSE, and ASPEN in day-to-day planning activities while mentoring team members and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.).
• Ideal candidates will have between 2 and 15 years of professional experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
• Apply the established distribution criteria and uses 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.
• Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
• Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
• Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor, support and lead 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.

Skills

Power System Studies

Software Proficiency

Education

BSEE

Tools

CYME

PSSE

ASPEN

Job description

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP, operating as Avangrid, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer (All Levels) to collaborate on distribution studies and assess DER interconnections across multiple voltage levels in the Rochester/Binghamton area.

The role requires a BSEE and 2–15 years of experience, with in-office work in New York. You will apply CYME, PSSE, and ASPEN in day-to-day planning activities while mentoring team members and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.