<h2>Engineer - Substation</h2><div><div><div><div><h2>Reports to Manager - Projects Unit </h2><h2>Reports in Office to Rochester NY - West Ave</h2><h2>The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $80,000 - $97,614</h2></div></div></div></div>Job SummaryPerforms electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations including project planning and development of scope, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and specification of equipment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plans and coordinates larger scale engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking, and coordination support for various Company departments and customers.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs moderately complex engineering analysis to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightening protection requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides technical expertise for the substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy related services.</li></ul><ul><li>Helps plan the design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and helps evaluate new products and vendors. Provides equipment application and maintenance recommendations.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs additional activities as requested: maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessment, technical support, maintenance practice development and equipment specs for substation equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, regulators, etc.).</li></ul><ul><li>Provides preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required</li><li>Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work.</li><li>Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience is required.</li><li>Professional Engineering license in applicable state</li></ul></li><li></ul>Technical Skills/Competencies<ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling &amp; Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model</li><li>Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)</li><li>Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others</li><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsEducation &amp; Certification<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program preferred).</li><li>Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.</li><li>Additional coursework or certification in Power Systems, Project Management, or Grid Modernization is a plus.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Proficiency in electrical design and analysis tools such as: AutoCAD, ETAP, CYME (CYMCAP, or PowerWorld)</li><li>Familiarity with protection and control systems, relay coordination, and substation design.</li><li>Understanding of utility standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NEC, NESC).</li><li>Experience with SCADA systems, GIS platforms, or asset management tools is beneficial.</li></ul>Project Experience<ul><li>Hands-on experience supporting capital infrastructure projects—from design through construction and commissioning.</li><li>Exposure to field work, including site inspections, contractor coordination, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, construction, operations).</li></ul>Soft Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Good interpersonal and communications skills</li></ul><ul><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Interest in continuous learning, professional development, and contributing to a collaborative team environment</li></ul>#LI-AM1#ON-SITECompany: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-30-2026

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.

Engineer - Substation

<h2>Engineer - Substation</h2><div><div><div><div><h2>Reports to Manager - Projects Unit </h2><h2>Reports in Office to Rochester NY - West Ave</h2><h2>The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $80,000 - $97,614</h2></div></div></div></div>Job SummaryPerforms electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations including project planning and development of scope, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and specification of equipment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plans and coordinates larger scale engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking, and coordination support for various Company departments and customers.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs moderately complex engineering analysis to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightening protection requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides technical expertise for the substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy related services.</li></ul><ul><li>Helps plan the design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and helps evaluate new products and vendors. Provides equipment application and maintenance recommendations.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs additional activities as requested: maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessment, technical support, maintenance practice development and equipment specs for substation equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, regulators, etc.).</li></ul><ul><li>Provides preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required</li><li>Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work.</li><li>Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience is required.</li><li>Professional Engineering license in applicable state</li></ul></li><li></li></ul>Technical Skills/Competencies<ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling &amp; Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model</li><li>Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)</li><li>Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others</li><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)</li></ul>Preferred QualificationsEducation &amp; Certification<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in&nbsp;Electrical Engineering&nbsp;(ABET-accredited program preferred).</li><li>Engineer-in-Training (EIT)&nbsp;certification or actively pursuing&nbsp;Professional Engineer (PE)&nbsp;licensure.</li><li>Additional coursework or certification in&nbsp;Power Systems,&nbsp;Project Management, or&nbsp;Grid Modernization&nbsp;is a plus.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Proficiency in electrical design and analysis tools such as: AutoCAD,&nbsp;ETAP,&nbsp;CYME (CYMCAP,&nbsp;or&nbsp;PowerWorld)</li><li>Familiarity with&nbsp;protection and control systems,&nbsp;relay coordination, and&nbsp;substation design.</li><li>Understanding of&nbsp;utility standards&nbsp;and codes (e.g., IEEE, NEC, NESC).</li><li>Experience with&nbsp;SCADA systems,&nbsp;GIS platforms, or&nbsp;asset management tools&nbsp;is beneficial.</li></ul>Project Experience<ul><li>Hands-on experience supporting&nbsp;capital infrastructure projects—from design through construction and commissioning.</li><li>Exposure to&nbsp;field work, including site inspections, contractor coordination, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Experience working with&nbsp;cross-functional teams&nbsp;(e.g., procurement, construction, operations).</li></ul>Soft Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Good interpersonal and communications skills</li></ul><ul><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Interest in continuous learning, professional development, and contributing to a collaborative team environment</li></ul>#LI-AM1#ON-SITECompany: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-30-2026

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