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Participates and represents AVANGRID on Industry associations. Applies established distribution planning criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. Assists Distribution Engineers and Field Planners in evaluating system reliability and new service requirements. Acts as a technical leader in the Distribution Planning group to direct, oversee and mentor other Distribution Planning Engineers in the Department. Proactively identify and perform special projects & studies that innovatively solve unique & complex problems with a broad impact to the business.\nMAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):\nSolve complex and unique Distribution Planning and Reliability issues, studies to include but not limited to, thermal loading, distribution automation, N-1 analysis, large scale customer load additions and complex DER interconnections; develops scoping documents for complex distribution system improvement projects and proposes solutions for identified distribution issues falling outside of established distribution planning criteria, including recommendations for new distribution substations and upgrade/replacement of existing distribution substation transformers and equipment.\nDevelop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs).\nAnticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.\nProactively studies and reports on the status of all distribution system facilities in assigned geographical area of responsibility on an established repeating cycle, assigned area may include multiple OPCOs.\nRecognized expert for studies and projects of extreme importance to AVANGRID.\nResponsible for maintaining and prioritizing a 10-year plan of capital projects for assigned area.\nManage divisional and company- wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.\nLead teams, acts as experienced mentor & reviews engineering work of others in the department, manage and provide direction to resources outside the department.\nMakes presentations to regulatory/public entities. Explain difficult concepts & influence others.\nProficient at utilizing computer aided analysis tools to identify system deficiencies and plan for system reinforcements and DER system impact studies.\nPerform complex engineering analyses for locating and determining the settings for distribution automation equipment.\nCan serve as Department leader in the absence of the Manager of Electric Distribution Planning.\nAssists during storm restoration.\nLeads teams/projects or program initiatives across multiple OpCos that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\nBS Degree in Electrical Engineering\n10 years of relevant experience\nPE License Preferred\nPossess a depth and breadth of experience in Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)\nPossesses broad knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues\n#LI-OFFICE\nCompany:\nNY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPMobility Information\nPlease 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.\nAt 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.\nIf 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 .\nAvangrid 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. 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