Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

TITLE: Senior Engineer - Distribution PlanningLOCATION: Rochester, NYSALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $94,280- $118,113 WORKTYPE: Office Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate 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.Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution 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 and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts.Required QualificationsBSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience5+ years of experience (Industry Related)Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model Competent/Advanced Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders) Competent/Advanced Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other Competent Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) Competent 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.)CompetentSoftware Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)AdvancedCompetenciesGrowth & Continuous ImprovementInitiative & ChangeFocused on ResultsCustomer Centric (internal and/or external)CommunicationCollaborationLeadership (people managers/leaders)#LI-SJ1Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen 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 race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.If you are an individual with a disability 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 [email protected] 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.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure