Principal Engineer, Distribution Planning & Strategy

Iberdrola

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 160,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential
12% 401(k) match
Health, dental, vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP is seeking a Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning to independently lead and perform highly complex distribution system studies, including voltage, thermal, N-1, reliability, resiliency, and power quality assessments in Rochester, NY. You will be the SME guiding system design, DER interconnections, and long‑term strategy.

You will develop and execute comprehensive planning studies and 10‑year capital plans, identifying deficiencies and proposing innovative,

Qualifications

  • Lead complex distribution planning studies and capital planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead highly complex distribution system studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, reliability and power quality assessments.
  • Serve as a technical authority in Distribution Planning and provide expert guidance on system design and DER interconnections.
  • Lead development and execution of planning studies and 10-year capital plans, identifying deficiencies and proposing cost-effective solutions.
  • Mentor engineers, drive cross-functional initiatives, and influence stakeholders including regulators and industry forums.
  • Represent the organization in industry groups and support regulatory proceedings with expert analysis and testimony.
  • Support storm restoration efforts and stand in for the Manager when needed.

Skills

Enterprise‑level technical leadership
Cross‑functional leadership
SME (subject matter expert)
Mentor engineers
Executive communication
Autonomy and ownership
Stakeholder management

Education

BSEE
MSEE or equivalent
PE License

Tools

CYME
PSSE
ASPEN

Job description

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP is seeking a Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning to independently lead and perform highly complex distribution system studies, including voltage, thermal, N-1, reliability, resiliency, and power quality assessments in Rochester, NY. You will be the SME guiding system design, DER interconnections, and long‑term strategy.

You will develop and execute comprehensive planning studies and 10‑year capital plans, identifying deficiencies and proposing innovative,

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