TITLE:Lead Engineer - Electric Systems Engineering
GREAT BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION
SALARY RANGE: $ 111,332 to $142916
LOCATION: NY Rochester
Work type: Office
Job Summary
The engineer will lead teams/projects that solve complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Able to work independently with guidance on only the most complex tasks. Participates and represents UI on industry associations. Follow updates in research and development in the power industry, specifically in distributed energy resources, through training and industry associations. Responsible for high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs for all operating companies in Avangrid Networks. Line designs include structural or electrical calculations, routing, and preparation of engineering drawings. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations. Position reports to the Unit Manager - Lines, but the position will work day-to-day in a cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project manager.
Key Responsibilities
Approve, maintain, & understand drawings (e.g., schematics, oneline diagrams).
Independently apply design stds., industry codes, design criteria, guidelines & UI polices/procedures.
Forecast, plan, schedule, monitor, control budget/estimates, construction plans and material orders.
For Lead Engineers:
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills
Ability to collaborate across departments
Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices
Work independently with little supervision
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
General Skills:
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.
Proven ability to lead and manage projects.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.
Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.
Ability to devise solutions to both common and complex problems/challenges.
Where appropriate, technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
Knowledge of Overhead Transmission Line:
Unique Technical Skills:
Foundation Design - Expert/Competent
Overhead Transmission Line Layout - Expert/Competent
Surveying - Expert/Competent
Transmission Equipment Specifications - Expert/Competent
Transmission Line Maintenance - Expert/Competent
Transmission Material Selection - Expert/Competent
Transmission Service Specifications - Expert/Competent
Underground Transmission Line Design - Expert/Competent
Competencies
Disclaimer
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.
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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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Company:
ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP
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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.
Job Posting End Date:
January-26-2026
