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- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 28, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:
Key Responsibilities
- Solve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include but not limited to, thermal loading, distribution automation, N-1 analysis, large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections; develops scoping documents for complex distribution system improvement projects and proposes solutions for identified distribution issues falling outside of established distribution planning criteria, including recommendations for new distribution substations and upgrade/replacement of existing distribution substation transformers and equipment.
- Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs).
- Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.
- Proactively studies and reports on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle, assigned area may include multiple OPCOs.
- Recognized expert for studies and projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID.
- Responsible for maintaining and prioritizing a 10-year plan of capital projects for assigned area.
- Manage divisional and company- wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.
- Lead teams, acts as experienced mentor & reviews engineering work of others in the department, manage and provide direction to resources outside the department.
- Makes presentations to regulatory/public entities. Explain difficult concepts & influence others.
- Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies.
- Perform complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment.
- Can serve as Department leader in the absence of the Manager of Electric Distribution Planning.
- Assists during storm restoration.
- Leads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 years of relevant experience
- PE License Preferred
- Possess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
- Possesses broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues
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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
- For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
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