Iberdrola · 19 hours ago
Engineer - Distribution Planning
United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expTHE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to solve moderately complex problems and improve processes within the utility engineering domain. The role involves utilizing established criteria and analysis tools to develop cost-efficient solutions for distribution system issues and assisting in system reliability evaluations.
EnergySustainabilityRenewable EnergyHydroelectric
Responsibilities
Perform detailed, moderately complex engineering analyses following not only standard methodology, criteria and principles but other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or planning concepts to resolve moderately complex problems including development of cost-effective non-wires alternatives to electric distribution capital budgeted projects
Duties: Solves moderately complex Distribution Planning (DP) & Reliability problems. Takes a new prospective on established methods e.g. large-scale system expansion, large scale customer load additions, voltage drops, and area planning studies
Develop, prepare, maintain, and understand planning methodologies, study models and documentation (feed load, need statement, project scope, one-line diagrams) for moderately complex assignments
Duties: Represent Distribution Planning on assigned Avangrid demonstration projects and initiatives and industry teams. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provide guidance to other team members on Distribution Planning & Reliability issues
Guide or mentor others. Review the planning and reliability engineering work of subordinate engineers & consultants. Interprets & make recommendations with respect to customer & stakeholder needs. Explains difficult issues & works to establish consensus
Duties: Promotes cross functional teamwork on assigned tasks and projects. Assist in guiding and mentoring engineers in planning and reliability analysis development. Provides direction for resources outside of the department
Works independently in performing analysis to address standard and non- standard situations. Applies design and planning standards, industry codes, criteria, guidelines and Avangrid policies/procedures
Duties: Interprets processes and standards related to Distribution Planning and Reliability. Recommends solutions and best practices for standard and nonstandard situations. Represents Distribution Planning on projects, task forces and studies. With minimal to moderate guidance, develop study reports and manage small projects/studies/initiatives or teams in accordance with applicable Avangrid guidelines. Coordinate phases of planning engineering for assigned portions of a project/program Proficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements. Review applications of distributed generation and perform system impact studies
Possess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning or another related Engineering area, along with related business practices and procedures. Able to explain difficult issues and work to establish consensus. Able to work in a cross-functional team and guide or mentor other team members
Note: The above Key Responsibilities/Duties are not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be required to perform other related aspects of the job not listed above or listed under Purpose/Major Objectives as assigned by the supervisor. Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health as well as the safety and health of their fellow employees. Duties: Assists during storm restoration
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited college/university plus 2 years performing engineering duties with completion of Basic Engineering Training Curriculum (e.g. ECNE-PUI) or equivalent
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering, Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation Understanding the Business Model, System Planning Software (e.g., CYME, GIS, SCADA, PSSE, others)
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering, Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal, Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Company
Iberdrola
Iberdrola is an energy company that generates electricity through nuclear, fossil-fuel, and hydroelectric power.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.12BKey Investors
Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki WodnejEuropean Investment BankEuropean Union
2026-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $52.24M
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $575.92M
2025-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.16B
Leadership Team
Diego Diaz
Global Head of Ventures & New Technologies
Recent News
2026-02-05
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