Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning

Iberdrola Renewables; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Transmission Planning to perform technical studies and analyses to support system improvements and the electric grid modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering alongside relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.
• Strong knowledge of planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC).
• Ability to assess complex transmission systems at various voltage levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform reliability and economic driven studies including voltage and thermal assessments.
• Document and communicate results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities.

Skills

Technical power system studies

Modeling and simulations

Data manipulation

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Line Engineer

Department: Transmission Planning

Reports To: Manager, Transmission Planning

Work Type: Office

Location: Orange, CT

Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $95k-$118k

Job Summary

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

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to 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-NE, etc.).
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, 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.
• Assists during storm restoration as assigned.

Behavioral Skills and Requirements:

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

Technical Skills and Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Transmission Planning activities (e.g. T&S Engineering, P&C, etc.).

#LI-AA1

#LI-OFFICE

Company:

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of , , , , , , , marital status, , protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

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.

Job Posting End Date:

September-30-2025