Engineer - Interconnections

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data interpretation, report writing, and summary presentations.

• Analyze and assess complex new customer connections to the distribution system at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.

• Develop distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage using CYME Software utilizing Avangrid Distribution Planning Guides.

• Work independently in performing analysis

• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. AVANGRID Distribution Planning Criteria, IEEE Standards, ANSI Standards, DER Interconnection Standards and Guidelines, etc.) and analysis software packages such as CYME, PSS/E, SYNERGY, and ASPEN.

• Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), 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.

Other supporting tasks include:

• Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.

• Serves on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams, as necessary, to develop engineering solutions and customer satisfaction.

• Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses and action plans both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders

• Assist during storm restoration efforts

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience Required:

• BSEE Degree

• 2 – 5 years of relevant experience

• Advanced Degree and/or PE License desired

• Intermediate knowledge of electric distribution power systems and planning

Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

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Company:

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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Job Posting End Date:

June-30-2025