Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Avangrid; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Sign on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Lead Transmission Planning Engineer in Rochester, NY to guide high‑impact power system studies and investments that modernize the grid and enable clean energy transition.

You will lead modeling, simulations, and analyses, mentor peers, and collaborate with internal teams and industry groups to ensure compliance with planning criteria (NERC/NPCC) and deliver robust project proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree or certifications a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of industry experience in planning/operation of transmission and distribution.
• Strong modeling, analysis and reporting skills for reliability and economic studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and economic studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfers, short circuit, and stability.
• Analyze complex transmission systems and document results with reports and presentations.
• Innovate to improve precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with NPCC/ISO regional activities and apply planning standards (NERC, NPCC).
• Develop proposals and coordinate with experts to deliver robust project scopes.
• Participate in site inspections and industry workshops; assist during storm restoration.

Skills

Power systems

PSS/E

TARA

PSLF

PowerWorld

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

ASPEN

PowerWorld

PSLF

Job description

Avangrid is seeking a Lead Transmission Planning Engineer in Rochester, NY to guide high‑impact power system studies and investments that modernize the grid and enable clean energy transition.

You will lead modeling, simulations, and analyses, mentor peers, and collaborate with internal teams and industry groups to ensure compliance with planning criteria (NERC/NPCC) and deliver robust project proposals.