Senior Manager - Distribution Planning

Iberdrola • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees