Local Rotational Graduate

Location: Orange, CT

Department: Distribution Planning CT/ME

Manager: Manager, Planning T&D

Work Type: In Office

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $77k-$82k.

Team Description:

The Non-Wires Solutions (NWS) Program plays a key role in modernizing energy infrastructure by deferring or replacing traditional capital projects with Distributed Energy Resources (DER). These DER technologies include energy efficiency, demand response, grid software and controls, renewable energy, energy storage, and other innovative solutions.

The team identifies system needs, develops both traditional and non-traditional solutions, maintains program documentation, and contributes to regulatory filings—all while driving process improvements. With a focus on forward-thinking grid planning, the department is vital to AVANGRID’s efforts to deliver reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

Job Summary:

General responsibilities include, reviewing and approving incoming NWS proposals to ensure alignment with program goals and criteria, conducting distribution and transmission system assessments with engineering support to identify viable solution paths, and updating key documentation such as process models, SOPs, and presentations. The role also involves analyzing planning and performance data to inform project decisions and evaluate program impact, engaging with internal stakeholders to support regulatory filings and address inquiries, and staying informed on distributed energy resource (DER) technologies and emerging industry best practices to guide program development. Additionally, the position provides administrative support to assist with general tasks and operational needs across the broader team.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology;

• Less than 2 years of work experience

Rotations:

• Rotation 1 - 9 Months - Non-Wires Solution Team

• Rotation 2 - 9 Months - Transmission & Distribution Team

• Rotation 3 - 6 Months - Advanced Planning Team

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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.

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