Engineer - Transmission Planning

Iberdrola; Gates Center (NY); In loco; USD 98.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive benefits and growth

Performance-based bonuses 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP seeks an Engineer - Transmission Planning to advance transmission system investments that modernize the electric grid and support the clean energy transition.

You will perform power system analyses using industry tools, document results, and contribute to project scoping and development under guidance, ensuring timely, quality deliverables.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience related to electrical or power systems engineering.

Mansioni

• Perform and collaborate on power system studies (steady-state, stability, short-circuit, transfer limit, PV/QC, etc.).
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Scope, analyze, and QA technical studies under guidance.
• Ensure quality and timely deliverables.
• Analyze transmission systems across voltage levels.
• Document results and present recommendations.

Conoscenze

Power systems modeling

Steady-state analysis

System studies

Communication

Engineering documentation

Project development

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PSS/E

ASPEN

TARA

PowerWorld

PSLF

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Engineer - Transmission Planning

Reports To

Manager, Transmission Planning

Location

NY; In Office: Rochester, NY (3CC)

Salary

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $98,000- $105,000

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience related to electrical or power systems engineering.

Job Summary

Avangrid is seeking a motivated electrical engineer to join our dynamic team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As an Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include playing a primary role in performing power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company’s strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and collaborate on power system studies (steady‑state, stability, short‑circuit, transfer limit, PV/QC, etc.) using industry‑standard software tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, and TARA.
• Use of verbal and written communication capabilities to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Work individually, or under the guidance of manager/senior staff, to perform the scoping, analysis, and quality assurance of technical studies.
• Be accountable for the quality and timing of deliverables.
• Analyze and assess transmission systems at numerous voltage levels.
• Clearly document and communicate results and recommendations, as appropriate, including data representation, report writing, and developing/delivering presentations.
• Take advantage of company-sponsored training opportunities to develop technical and personal capabilities.
• Take initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change.
• Document best practices to encourage consistency and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Assists during storm restoration as assigned.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Software Proficiency: Basic capability with steady state power system modeling and simulation software (e.g., TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, etc.).
• Additional consideration given to experience with a dynamic stability, short circuit, PV/QV, transfer limit analyses and software.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Local, State, Regional, and Federal regulatory standards, processes, and requirements. Ability to comprehend regulatory processes/requirements and formulate an action plan to achieve results and ensure compliance.
• Teamwork: Capable of working efficiently and collaboratively within a team towards a shared goal. Adapt to changing scenarios and assumptions to support fellow team members.
• Communicating/Influencing & Engineering Documentation: Understanding and conveying ideas clearly and convincingly. Includes Written, Verbal, Presentation Development. Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.
• Project Development: Basic understanding of the various considerations that relate to the scoping and development of preliminary project proposals.

Additional Information

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Company

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC 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.

EEO/DEI Statement

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.

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Emergency & Compliance Roles

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. 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

December-4-2026

About Avangrid

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.

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