Iberdrola
Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng
Rochester, NY, US
In-personFull time roleSenior Level
3 months ago
About the Job
The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $103,939 to $129,924.
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.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 7+ years minimum relevant experience required
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
- Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
- Engineering documentation # Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others - to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment - Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- 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:
- Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV.
- CAD Drafting - Expert
- Company Procedures, Processes and Standards # Expert
- Construction and Outage Sequencing - Expert
- Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations- Expert
- PLS-CADD Modeling - Expert
- Project Scoping and Estimating - Expert
- Technical Writing and Communication - Expert
- 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
- Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in the delivery of projects, as necessary.
- Relevant network construction and operational experience.
- Computer literacy.
- 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
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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
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June-6-2025About the Company
Iberdrola
Orange, Connecticut, USA
5000 +
<p>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’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’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’s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.</p>
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