Senior Planning Engineer

Overview

Plan and analyze electric distribution systems, DER interconnections, and voltage studies.

Key Responsibilities

• distribution studies
• gis tools
• sap
• load data
• der interconnections
• storm restoration

Tasks

-Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments. -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. -Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. -Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts. -Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.

Requirements

• bsee
• power analytics
• regulatory
• 5+ years
• customer focus
• planning

What You Bring

-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 -BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience -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.) -5+ years of experience (Industry Related) -Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) -Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other Competent -Customer Centric (internal and/or external) -Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model Competent/Advanced

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About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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