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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Reports to: Manager - Distribution Planning Location: In Office , Rochester NY
Requirements
- Leadership Competencies
- Provide enterprise-level technical leadership across distribution planning activities and initiatives
- Lead and influence cross-OpCo and cross-functional teams on high-impact, complex programs
- Serve as a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) internally and externally
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineers; actively shape team technical capabilities
- Drive alignment across departments, balancing technical, financial, and regulatory objectives
- Communicate complex technical topics clearly to executives, regulators, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong ownership, autonomy, and accountability in ambiguous and evolving environments
- Develop self & others
- Empower to grow
- Collaborate and share
- Be a role model
- Focus to achieve results
- Be agile
- The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
- Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
- Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
- 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.)
- System Planning & Capital Strategy: Experience developing and prioritizing multi-year capital investment plans aligned with system needs, reliability, and regulatory drivers
- Innovation & Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA): Ability to evaluate alternative solutions and contribute to innovative planning approaches and process improvements
- BSEE required
- Advanced degree (MSEE or equivalent) preferred
- PE License preferred
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability, or DER integration
- Demonstrated expertise in complex system studies, planning strategy, and cross-functional leadership
- Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and industry organizations strongly preferred
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Benefits & Perks
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
- Generous performance‑based bonuses
- 12% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways
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