Manager - Planning T&D

Iberdrola SA; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Iberdrola SA in the United States (Orange, CT) seeks a Manager of Transmission and Distribution Planning to lead a team responsible for reliable grid operation through strategic planning and regulatory alignment. The role oversees comprehensive grid assessments, investment planning, and DER/load interconnection studies in coordination with regulators and internal stakeholders.

The position requires a strong focus on regulatory compliance, advanced engineering practices, and the delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of experience in T&D planning, engineering, or operations.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of utility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Effective documentation and review of engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff and set department objectives.
• Develop performance measures and drive productivity improvements.
• Perform detailed assessments of T&D systems to determine needs and risks.
• Plan short- and long-range strategies for reliability and capacity.
• Prioritize system-wide and circuit-level improvements and investments.
• Coordinate regulatory rate cases and provide expert testimony when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Strategy development

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

## Manager - Planning T&DSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Connecticut, Orangeposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 2 de octubre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-32301Manager - Planning Transmission and Distribution Reports to: Director - Planning Transmission and Distribution Reports Full Time In Office: Orange, CT The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $150,000 - $185,200What We Offer:Competitive benefits and growth opportunitiesGenerous performance‐based bonuses12% 401(k) matchComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceTuition reimbursementProfessional development and clear career‐advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - AvangridJob Summary The Manager of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Planning leads a team responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution systems through strategic planning, regulatory alignment, and innovative engineering practices. This position oversees comprehensive grid assessments, investment planning, and implementation of advanced solutions that align with regulatory requirements and corporate strategies.Key Responsibilities • Manages and develops engineering staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Sets department objectives, coach, and counsel team members, and conduct performance evaluations. • Develops organizational performance measures, initiates actions to enhance performance, reviews work processes, systems, procedures, and practices and directs changes to improve productivity or control costs. Determines staffing needs and obtains approval for resource requirements. • Leads detailed evaluations/assessments of the transmission and distribution systems to identify current and future needs, proposing cost-effective and innovative solutions. • Develops short- and long-range plans to meet system reliability and capacity needs. Oversees, defines, and prioritizes system-wide and circuit-level solutions based on established criteria, risk, impact, value, and implementation complexity. Provides oversight and recommendations as to the prioritization of Avangrid Networks distribution capital investments. • Defines and manage an investment pipeline aligned with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and Avangrid strategies. • Leads coordination of rate cases and regulatory dockets related to system planning and provide expert testimony when required. • Oversees interconnection studies for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and load integration. Implement initiatives supporting beneficial electrification, energy storage, data centers and non-wires solutions (NWS). • Leads and implement enhancements to planning processes, ensuring alignment with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory expectations. • Supports the development and ongoing review of NWS process and plan development. • Works closely with internal departments within Avangrid and Iberdrola, consultants, attorneys, government agencies like DOE, regulatory agencies such as PURA and FERC, external entities such as ISO-NE, CONVEX, neighboring utilities, and industry organizations like EPRI. • Monitors industry trends, assess technological advancements, and integrate applicable innovations into corporate strategies.Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in T&D system planning, engineering, or operations. • Proven leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated knowledge in utility operations and regulatory compliance. • Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others. • Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives. • Strong communication and presentation capabilities. • Experience in strategy development and implementation.Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.#LI-AM1 #LI-ONSITE