Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

Location: City of Rochester

Associate Engineer
- Distribution Planning# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Associate Engineer
- Distribution Planning Apply:
United States Of America, New York, Rochester:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 28, 2026 (28 days left to apply):
R-34933
** Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning
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* Reports to:

Manager - Distribution Planning

Location:

** In Office**, Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
$72,400 - $90,500  
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* What We Offer:

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* ** Competitive benefits and growth opportunities**
* ** Generous performance‐based bonuses**
* ** 12% 401(k) match**
* ** Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance**
* ** Tuition reimbursement**
* ** Professional development and clear career‐advancement pathways
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* *** Job Summary
*** Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments, short circuit, and flicker.  Collaborate and interact with internal teams on Non-Wires Alternative (Battery Storage) and Smart Grids Innovation on Grid Automation to develop non-traditional solutions.  Analyze and assess complex Distribution Energy Resources (PV’s & Battery Storage) distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.  

Apply established distribution criteria and use sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.  Recommend Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.  Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS mapping of distribution circuits, power flow, and protection analysis tools.  Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.  

Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.  Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.  Assist during storm restoration efforts.  
*** Behavioral Skills and Requirements
*** Behavioral Competencies
* Develop self & others
* Empower to grow
* Collaborate and share
* Be a role model
* Focus to achieve results
* Be agile  
*** Skills and Requirements
*** The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning.  However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, et
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* ** Technical Skills/Competencies
*** Theoretical Engineering knowledge:
Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
* 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.)  
** Functional Job Specific Competencies
*** Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance,…