AVANGRID Inc.
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R-25492## **Senior Manager - Distribution Planning**## **Reports to Sr** Director - Integrated System Planning## **Reports to Kirkwood, NY or Rochester, NY**## **The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $141,440-$176,800****Job Summary**The Senior Manager of Distribution Planning is responsible for leading all electric distribution planning activities for Avangrid’s electric utilities in New York State. This role involves overseeing distribution planning teams for NYSEG as they develop plans, processes, and projects as necessary to ensure that the distribution system is reliable, resilient, and adequate to meet our customers’ needs, both currently and in the future. Additionally, this position will actively collaborate with cross-functional departments and engage with external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our distribution system.**Key Responsibilities*** Team Leadership: Implement a culture of excellence and regulatory compliance as well as ensure the consistent application of best practices among the distribution planning teams. Provide and facilitate mentorship within the distribution planning organization and foster continuous improvement and growth.* Project Development: Oversee the modeling and analysis of substation and distribution facilities and provide guidance for the efficient design and prioritization of strategic system investments.* Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance on distribution system studies and direct the integration of emerging technologies/capabilities in software, automation, data, and infrastructure.* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all planning activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., IEEE 1547, 519, 1366 Standards, ANSI Voltage Standards, NFPA).* Internal & External Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams, such as system operations, key accounts, substation engineering, transmission planning, and interconnections to promote successful outcomes for the Company and our customers. Communicate with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders as necessary to demonstrate compliance as well as to promote and support Company proposals and priorities.* Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve processes to streamline activities, promote efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.**Required Qualifications*** BSEE Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience.* 10+ years of industry-related experience required.* Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and 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 (Tariff 119 and 19, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, etc.)* Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results (e.g., Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, Stability, Power Factor Correction, Short Circuit, EMT, Reliability, Capacity, etc.)* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders**Preferred Qualifications*** Strong preference given to applicants with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE)* Prior direct supervisory experience strongly preferred.* Software Proficiency - Power system analytics (e.g. CYME) and tools (e.g., GIS systems, SAP, load data)#LI-AM1#ONSITE**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.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.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.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.**Job Posting End Date:**March-27-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr
United States Of America, New York, Rochesterposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: March 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R-25492## **Senior Manager - Distribution Planning**## **Reports to Sr** Director - Integrated System Planning## **Reports to Kirkwood, NY or Rochester, NY**## **The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $141,440-$176,800****Job Summary**The Senior Manager of Distribution Planning is responsible for leading all electric distribution planning activities for Avangrid’s electric utilities in New York State. This role involves overseeing distribution planning teams for NYSEG as they develop plans, processes, and projects as necessary to ensure that the distribution system is reliable, resilient, and adequate to meet our customers’ needs, both currently and in the future. Additionally, this position will actively collaborate with cross-functional departments and engage with external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our distribution system.**Key Responsibilities*** Team Leadership: Implement a culture of excellence and regulatory compliance as well as ensure the consistent application of best practices among the distribution planning teams. Provide and facilitate mentorship within the distribution planning organization and foster continuous improvement and growth.* Project Development: Oversee the modeling and analysis of substation and distribution facilities and provide guidance for the efficient design and prioritization of strategic system investments.* Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance on distribution system studies and direct the integration of emerging technologies/capabilities in software, automation, data, and infrastructure.* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all planning activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., IEEE 1547, 519, 1366 Standards, ANSI Voltage Standards, NFPA).* Internal & External Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams, such as system operations, key accounts, substation engineering, transmission planning, and interconnections to promote successful outcomes for the Company and our customers. Communicate with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders as necessary to demonstrate compliance as well as to promote and support Company proposals and priorities.* Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve processes to streamline activities, promote efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.**Required Qualifications*** BSEE Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience.* 10+ years of industry-related experience required.* Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and 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 (Tariff 119 and 19, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, etc.)* Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results (e.g., Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, Stability, Power Factor Correction, Short Circuit, EMT, Reliability, Capacity, etc.)* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders**Preferred Qualifications*** Strong preference given to applicants with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE)* Prior direct supervisory experience strongly preferred.* Software Proficiency - Power system analytics (e.g. CYME) and tools (e.g., GIS systems, SAP, load data)#LI-AM1#ONSITE**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.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.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.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.**Job Posting End Date:**March-27-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr