Iberdrola
Sr Principal Engineer - System Planning
Location: NY Rochester / NY Brewster Salary Range: $132,000 to $165,069 Work Type: Office Job Summary The Sr Principal Engineer - System Planning can work independently and is a technical leader in the Integrated System Planning group who directs, oversees, and mentors other planning engineers and key projects and programs in the department. This position is expected to develop internal staff, collaborate across organizations, and lead external contractor resources across a wide range of activities (interconnection studies, engineering & design, etc.). Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business. Participates and represents Avangrid on numerous working groups and associations and actively participants in regulatory proceedings as a subject matter expert for the Company. Leads and supports significant business initiatives across all Integrated System Planning. Key Responsibilities Technical Expertise Project Management External Collaboration Regulatory Support Internal Coordination Team Leadership Process Improvement Required Qualifications BSEE /Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience. An advanced degree, such as an MBA or MSEE, is required. 15 years of experience and working knowledge in the electric utility industry with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills. Practical Engineering Experience/Application: System Planning, Systems Operations, Engineering Design, Construction (e.g. field experience, standardization, developing the business case and defending in front of stakeholders) 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., Transmission and Distribution Area Studies, Power Flow, PSCAD, Transient Stability, DER, Voltage, Contingency, Power Factor Correction, Short Circuit, Reliability, Capacity, etc.) Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) License is strongly preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred. 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 Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Job Posting End Date: July 2, 2025
Location: NY Rochester / NY Brewster Salary Range: $132,000 to $165,069 Work Type: Office Job Summary The Sr Principal Engineer - System Planning can work independently and is a technical leader in the Integrated System Planning group who directs, oversees, and mentors other planning engineers and key projects and programs in the department. This position is expected to develop internal staff, collaborate across organizations, and lead external contractor resources across a wide range of activities (interconnection studies, engineering & design, etc.). Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business. Participates and represents Avangrid on numerous working groups and associations and actively participants in regulatory proceedings as a subject matter expert for the Company. Leads and supports significant business initiatives across all Integrated System Planning. Key Responsibilities Technical Expertise Project Management External Collaboration Regulatory Support Internal Coordination Team Leadership Process Improvement Required Qualifications BSEE /Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience. An advanced degree, such as an MBA or MSEE, is required. 15 years of experience and working knowledge in the electric utility industry with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills. Practical Engineering Experience/Application: System Planning, Systems Operations, Engineering Design, Construction (e.g. field experience, standardization, developing the business case and defending in front of stakeholders) 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., Transmission and Distribution Area Studies, Power Flow, PSCAD, Transient Stability, DER, Voltage, Contingency, Power Factor Correction, Short Circuit, Reliability, Capacity, etc.) Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) License is strongly preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred. 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 Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Job Posting End Date: July 2, 2025