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Avangrid · 9 hours ago

NY Distribution Planning Engineers (All Levels)

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $150K/yr

2+ years exp

Avangrid is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy through service, innovation, and continued investments. The Distribution Planning Engineer will collaborate on distribution studies, analyze complex DER interconnections, and recommend designs to enhance system efficiency and resilience.

Charity

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Swaleha J.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments

Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels

Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system

Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives

Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives

Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning

Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc

Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor, support and lead the team to aid in the advancement of business needs

Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities

Assist during storm restoration efforts

Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department

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

Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)

Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)

Qualification

Distribution PlanningPower System StudiesGIS (ArcFM)SAPCYMEPSSELeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Required

BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.)

Ideal candidates will have between 2 and 15 years of professional experience in the industry