Junior Distribution Planning Engineer

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

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.