Avangrid
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Job Title:
Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev Join to apply for the
Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev
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Avangrid . Location: Rochester, NY; Binghamton, NY. In Office The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $120,000 - $153,374. Company: Iberdrola is a global energy leader and the parent company; Avangrid is part of the Iberdrola group. Responsibilities
Lead and collaborate with various teams within Avangrid and globally, performing research related to innovative tools and emerging technologies to assess relevance and benefit to grid modernization and clean energy objectives. Lead and coordinate the review and evaluation of new tools and solution alternatives through research and benchmarking. Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert to direct, oversee and mentor other Engineers in the Department as well as across the Company. Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business. Work with subject matter experts and developers to develop new tools from concept to implementation that enhance existing processes or solve challenges for the Company. Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of the Planning process. Provide technical assistance and consulting to other departments as necessary. Work with vendors, contractors and consultants to develop and automate tools and applications. Assist in software product design, provide feedback to developers, perform testing of new features, and provide support to end users. Present to Upper Management, Executives and Regulatory Commissions; represent Avangrid Networks on technical committees and provide input and testimony for regulatory proceedings. Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 10+ years of relevant experience Skills/Abilities:
Required Technical skills:
Power systems engineering Knowledge of the distribution planning process Experience with distribution power flow software and grid model management Experience with Grid Modernization and Clean Energy concepts including: Beneficial Electrification, DER & Load Forecasting, Distribution Automation, Non-Wires Alternatives, Hosting Capacity, Volt-VAR Optimization Capacity planning during normal and contingency system configurations, DER distribution system interconnections, reliability and resiliency concepts Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions Desired Technical Skills:
Python Scripting SQL Cyme power flow analysis JIRA project management Experience with Agile software development, Scrum methodology Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) Competencies
Develop Self & Others Empower to grow Collaborate and Share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile Company & Work Context
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and may be required to work outside of regular schedule in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those who will work for Avangrid Renewables. The company promotes fair and equal employment 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 law. Mobility Information: For immigration compliance, applicants not citizens of the vacancy country will be subject to the applicable requirements to legally work there. Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Job Posting End Date: November-24-2025 Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Utilities
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Job Title:
Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev Join to apply for the
Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev
role at
Avangrid . Location: Rochester, NY; Binghamton, NY. In Office The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $120,000 - $153,374. Company: Iberdrola is a global energy leader and the parent company; Avangrid is part of the Iberdrola group. Responsibilities
Lead and collaborate with various teams within Avangrid and globally, performing research related to innovative tools and emerging technologies to assess relevance and benefit to grid modernization and clean energy objectives. Lead and coordinate the review and evaluation of new tools and solution alternatives through research and benchmarking. Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert to direct, oversee and mentor other Engineers in the Department as well as across the Company. Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business. Work with subject matter experts and developers to develop new tools from concept to implementation that enhance existing processes or solve challenges for the Company. Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of the Planning process. Provide technical assistance and consulting to other departments as necessary. Work with vendors, contractors and consultants to develop and automate tools and applications. Assist in software product design, provide feedback to developers, perform testing of new features, and provide support to end users. Present to Upper Management, Executives and Regulatory Commissions; represent Avangrid Networks on technical committees and provide input and testimony for regulatory proceedings. Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 10+ years of relevant experience Skills/Abilities:
Required Technical skills:
Power systems engineering Knowledge of the distribution planning process Experience with distribution power flow software and grid model management Experience with Grid Modernization and Clean Energy concepts including: Beneficial Electrification, DER & Load Forecasting, Distribution Automation, Non-Wires Alternatives, Hosting Capacity, Volt-VAR Optimization Capacity planning during normal and contingency system configurations, DER distribution system interconnections, reliability and resiliency concepts Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions Desired Technical Skills:
Python Scripting SQL Cyme power flow analysis JIRA project management Experience with Agile software development, Scrum methodology Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) Competencies
Develop Self & Others Empower to grow Collaborate and Share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile Company & Work Context
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and may be required to work outside of regular schedule in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those who will work for Avangrid Renewables. The company promotes fair and equal employment 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 law. Mobility Information: For immigration compliance, applicants not citizens of the vacancy country will be subject to the applicable requirements to legally work there. Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Job Posting End Date: November-24-2025 Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Utilities
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