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[Apply on Iberdrola’s careers site →](https://iberdrola.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Iberdrola/job/United-States-Of-America-Connecticut-Orange/Associate-Engineer---Distribution-Planning_R-30914) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Iberdrola](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/) / Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning ## Job description A ssociate Engineer ### Distribution Planning Location - ORANGE, CT Work-Type: OFFICE SALARY RANGE: $72400 to $99,600 What ### We Offer 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 For more information please visit: ### 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 nontraditional 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. Recommends 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. ### Technical 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, etc.). ### 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, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.) - Software Proficiency ### Power System Analytics - (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) - Initial/Competent ### Education & Experience Requirements: BSEE required with power system concentration preferred 0-2 years of experience (Industry Related) ### Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) ### Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) #LI-AM1 #LI-ONSITE Company THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY Mobility Information Please 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. At 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. If 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 careers@avangrid.com. Avangrid 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. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management. ### Job Posting End Date October-30-2026 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 22 days - Location: United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange[Apply on Iberdrola’s careers site →](https://iberdrola.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Iberdrola/job/United-States-Of-America-Connecticut-Orange/Associate-Engineer---Distribution-Planning_R-30914) ## More jobs at Iberdrola ### [Associate Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/1878bb088c2efc05ecd7/) United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange ### [Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/e4bb2fe16dcfb5f118d2/) United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange ### [Lead Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/61453aecc6f218edcd76/) United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Distribution Planning Engineer - Ohio](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/df2b651194fdf4842b63/) FirstEnergy · OH, United States ### [ENGINEER (Distribution Planning)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ameren/jobs/1c655a2224224f9782cb/) Ameren · Marion, IL ### [Supervising Engineer – Distribution Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/b3e8c53364ecfc5fc683/) PPL · Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Engineer - Transmission and Distribution Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/23b16ef8c7de23e1e582/) Consolidated Edison · Spring Valley, NY, United States ### [General Engineer-Distribution Capacity Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/d62a1fa9dce950ae4861/) Exelon · OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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