Principal Engineer- Planning Innov & Dev

Location: City of Rochester

Principal Engineer
- Planning Innov & Dev page is loaded## Principal Engineer
- Planning Innov & Devlocations:
United States Of America, New York, Binghamton:
ME - Augusta - General Office:
CT - Orange - 100 Marsh Hill Rd:
NY - Rochester - 3 City Ctrposted on:
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April 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-11072##

Job Title:

Principal Engineer
- Advanced Planning

Reports to:

Senior Director - Advanced Planning In Office
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* Location:

** Rochester NY , Binghamton, NY## The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $120,000- $160,400## ## ##
* Company*## Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number one producer of wind power, and one of the world's biggest electricity utilities in terms of market capitalisation. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries including Spain, the United Kingdom (Scottish Power), the United States (AVANGRID), Brazil (Neoenergia), Mexico, Germany, Portugal, Italy and France, with a workforce of more than 35,000 people.##

Iberdrola is leading the transition towards a sustainable energy model through its investments in renewable energy, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation, to offer its customers the most advanced products and services. Thanks to its commitment to clean energy, Iberdrola is one of the companies with the lowest emissions and an international benchmark for its contribution to sustainability and the fight against climate change.##

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* Job Summary*## With general direction, this role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Company's initiatives with respect to grid modernization technologies and clean energy goals that enhance the electric system across the Avangrid Networks operating companies.  Support the development and automation of Advanced Planning tools and applications.  The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and motivated, have a strong technical background in power systems and distribution planning, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation.  

This position will coordinate with other departments during the tools development and automation.## ##
* Responsibilities*## ## Lead and collaborate with various teams within Avangrid and globally as well as perform research related to innovative tools and emerging technologies to assess the relevance and benefit to the Company’s grid modernization and clean energy objectives. Lead and coordinate the review and evaluation of new tools and solution alternatives through research and benchmarking. Acts as a technical leader and subject matter expert in the team 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 & complex problems with a broad impact to the business. Works with other subject matter experts and developers to Develop new tools from concept to implementation that enhance existing processes or solves challenges for the Company. Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to enhance the 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 Assists in software product design, providing feedback to developers, performing testing of new features, and providing support to end users. Responsible presenting to Upper Management, Executives and Regulatory Commissions. Represents Avangrid Networks on technical committees and provides technical input and testimony for regulatory proceedings.## ## ## ##
* Skills and Requirements*## 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 Gri…