Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

Iberdrola$96K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); other engineering degrees may be considered if relevant experience is present
  • 5+ years of industry-related experience
  • Strong theoretical knowledge in Planning, Operations, Engineering Design, and Analytics
  • Practical application of engineering principles with field experience
  • Competence in interpreting and documenting engineering work
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC)
  • Proficiency in power system analytics software (e.g., CYME, PSSE)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on distribution studies assessing voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor conditions
  • Analyze complex Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interconnections across various voltage levels
  • Identify deficiencies in the distribution system using established criteria and utility engineering practices
  • Develop expertise in Distribution Planning tools such as GIS and SAP
  • Innovate to enhance the precision and efficiency of distribution planning
  • Mentor and support team members to progress business objectives
  • Engage with internal teams and industry peers, assisting during storm restoration efforts

Benefits

  • Performance bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance support
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

Location: Rochester, NY OR Binghamton, NY

Work Type: Office

Salary: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $96,400-$120,500

We do offer Performance Bonus + Awesome Benefits

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate 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 Qualifications:
  • BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience
  • 5+ 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.)
  • Competent
  • Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) Advanced


Competencies
  • Growth & Continuous Improvement
  • Initiative & Change
  • Focused on Results
  • Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Company:
NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Job Posting End Date:
September-28-2026

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