Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Iberdrola SA; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Generous bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development & career-adv.

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Orange, CT seeks a Lead Engineer – Transmission Planning to drive reliability and economic studies using PSSE/TARA/ASPEN. You will mentor engineers, guide project teams, and collaborate across departments to uphold standards and improve planning accuracy.

The role requires BSEE with advanced degrees or certifications, 7+ years of experience, and a strong grasp of regulatory environments. Office and field work with opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g., MSEE, PE, etc.).
• 7+ years of industry experience in transmission planning or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Influence and guide department engineers on technical projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex studies with broad impact.
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
• Collaborate across departments and liaise with contractors on policy and standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BSEE

MSEE

PE

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

Enfuzion

Job description

## Lead Engineer - Transmission PlanningSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Connecticut, Orangeposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 31 de diciembre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-31427**External:****Company:** NY State Electric & Gas Corp**,** an Avangrid Company**Department:** CR System Planning**Job Title:** Lead Engineer – Transmission Planning**Location**: Orange, CT**Work Model:** Office and FieldThe salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from **$128,320 to $160,400.****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****Job Summary – Lead Engineer – Transmission Planning**• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage,thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments. Analyze and assess complextransmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results andrecommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summarypresentations.• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase precision and efficiencyof transmission planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessaryto mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g., NPCC,ISO’s, etc.).• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, and standards(e.g., NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training,and user group meetings as needs arise**Key Responsibilities**• For Lead Engineers:• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.• Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on thedepartment• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills• Ability to collaborate across departments• Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices• Work independently with little supervision**Required Qualifications**• Technical Skills/Competencies• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design,Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understandingthe Business Model•• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and EngineeringDesign, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case anddefend in front of stakeholders)•• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineeringdocumentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others•• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and FederalRegulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)•• Functional Job Specific Competencies:• Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results:(e.g., Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)•• Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g., PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Enfuzion)•• Education & Experience Requirements:• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees orCertifications (e.g., MSEE, PE, etc.)• 7+ years of experience (Industry Related)**Competencies**• Growth & Continuous Improvement• Initiative & Change• Focused on Results• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)• Communication• Collaboration• Leadership (people managers/leaders)**Company:**NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. 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Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]-31-2026**About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.