Manager - Gas System Planning Reporting to: Director - Gas EngineeringLocation: Rochester, NYWork Type: OfficeThe base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $123,000 - $160,000 plus bonus.Job SummaryManage the activities of the Gas System Planning Group and lead a team of Engineers to update and maintain gate/regulator station documentation and 10-year capital plan; analyze the gas transmission and distribution systems for optimal performance; provide long and short term system planning based on the System Planning Manual, gas supply, projected customer needs and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe and reliable system. Responsible for prioritization of gate/regulator stations, recommendation and selection of equipment, and concept plans. Responsible to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met; integrate best practices across the companies in accordance with Avangrid standard practices; ensure project resources have the correct toolsets and processes in place and that all relevant staff is trained and equipped to successfully deliver their work.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Rate case support</li><li>Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply. Regulatory Affairs, Marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals</li><li>Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and 10-year capital plan</li><li>Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions.</li><li>Updates and revises value sectionalizing for all Divisions</li><li>Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested</li><li>Develop appropriate metrics and reports</li><li>Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency</li><li>Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering required</li><li>Minimum 7-10 years relevant gas distribution design experience. PE license desirable. PMP desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of gas transmission and distribution design</li><li>Demonstrated experience in managing large teams</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives</li><li>Proven track record of achieving result in high pressure and high-profile assignments</li><li>General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment</li><li>Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management</li><li>Knowledge of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Rate Case support</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply, Regulatory Affairs marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals</li><li>Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and a 10-year capital plan</li><li>Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions</li><li>Updates and revises valve sectionalizing for all Divisions</li><li>Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested</li><li>Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies</li><li>Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels</li><li>Awareness to communicate and present information effectively at all levels</li><li>Awareness and understanding of key business drivers</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts</li><li>Energizing leader that processes strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused</li><li>Ability to follow up and follow through with action items and dependencies</li><li>Familiarity with budget preparation</li><li>Adept at putting together business cases to support program objectives</li><li>Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers</li></ul>Competencies <ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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&amp;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:January-23-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Manager - Gas System Planning

Manager - Gas System Planning Reporting to: Director - Gas EngineeringLocation: Rochester, NYWork Type: OfficeThe base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $123,000 - $160,000 plus bonus.Job SummaryManage the activities of the Gas System Planning Group and lead a team of Engineers to update and maintain gate/regulator station documentation and 10-year capital plan; analyze the gas transmission and distribution systems for optimal performance; provide long and short term system planning based on the System Planning Manual, gas supply, projected customer needs and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe and reliable system. Responsible for prioritization of gate/regulator stations, recommendation and selection of equipment, and concept plans. Responsible to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are met; integrate best practices across the companies in accordance with Avangrid standard practices; ensure project resources have the correct toolsets and processes in place and that all relevant staff is trained and equipped to successfully deliver their work.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Rate case support</li><li>Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply. Regulatory Affairs, Marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals</li><li>Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and 10-year capital plan</li><li>Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions.</li><li>Updates and revises value sectionalizing for all Divisions</li><li>Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested</li><li>Develop appropriate metrics and reports</li><li>Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency</li><li>Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering required</li><li>Minimum 7-10 years relevant gas distribution design experience. PE license desirable. PMP desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of gas transmission and distribution design</li><li>Demonstrated experience in managing large teams</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives</li><li>Proven track record of achieving result in high pressure and high-profile assignments</li><li>General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment</li><li>Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management</li><li>Knowledge of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Rate Case support</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply, Regulatory Affairs marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals</li><li>Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and a 10-year capital plan</li><li>Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions</li><li>Updates and revises valve sectionalizing for all Divisions</li><li>Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested</li><li>Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies</li><li>Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels</li><li>Awareness to communicate and present information effectively at all levels</li><li>Awareness and understanding of key business drivers</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts</li><li>Energizing leader that processes strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused</li><li>Ability to follow up and follow through with action items and dependencies</li><li>Familiarity with budget preparation</li><li>Adept at putting together business cases to support program objectives</li><li>Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers</li></ul>Competencies <ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:ROCHESTER GAS &amp; ELEC CORPMobility InformationPlease 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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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. &nbsp;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&amp;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:January-23-2026

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