Job Description:Job Title:  Lead EngineerLocation: Rochester, NYSalary Range:  $106,000 - $132,500Schedule: On Site - OfficeJob SummaryAs a Gas Lead Engineer - Gas Engineering System Planning, you will be the subject matter leader to system planning, provide engineering expertise for planning, design, operation and maintenance of the gas distribution and transmission systems.  Providing strong engineering principles, industry knowledge and regulatory standards to develop engineered solutions and recommendations to enhance the safety and reliability of the natural gas transmission and delivery systems, including gate and regulator stations. Working across operating companies and states regulators on gas distribution and transmission planning matters.Responsibilities Working under the direction of Lead and Principal Engineers, conduct complex hydraulic analyses regarding system capacity, safety, and reliability projects. Interface with Gas Supply and support Gas System Design and Gas Operations to troubleshoot and resolve short and long term issues within the gas system.  Write technical engineering reports to summarize findings, and justify capital investments.  Maintaining the Regulator Station and Gate Station Program by maintaining and updating the Asset Risk Assessment of gate station, regulator station, and primary valve records; evaluate stations and develop concept level station improvement plans including the specification of station equipment.  Collaborating to develop and maintaining the 10 years budget for gas system planning plan. Interface with and provide engineering and system planning support with Gas Operations, Economic Development, Gas Supply, Gas Control, Customer Service, developers, municipalities, and government agencies.Skills and RequirementsTechnical Skills/Competencies<ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling &amp; 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)</li><li>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.")</li><li>Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation</li><li>Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements</li><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree or Engineering Technology Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.</li><li>Minimum 6 - 8 years of technical experience in gas engineering and/or related field</li><li>Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) desirable. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in gas engineering and design, national and state code requirements and standards, and compliance requirements associated with API, ASTM , ASME, ANSI, 49 CFR Part 191 &amp; Part 192, NYS Title 16 Chapter III and ISO 9001 desirable.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience working in a global company or matrix reporting organization</li><li>Experience in related work, with emphasis on fluid mechanics and modeling</li></ul>Behavioral Competencies<ul><li>Develop self &amp; others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li></ul>#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1Company: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:February-26-2026

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.

Lead Engineer - Gas Engineering

Job Description:Job Title:  Lead EngineerLocation: Rochester, NYSalary Range:  $106,000 - $132,500Schedule: On Site - OfficeJob SummaryAs a Gas Lead Engineer - Gas Engineering System Planning, you will be the subject matter leader to system planning, provide engineering expertise for planning, design, operation and maintenance of the gas distribution and transmission systems.  Providing strong engineering principles, industry knowledge and regulatory standards to develop engineered solutions and recommendations to enhance the safety and reliability of the natural gas transmission and delivery systems, including gate and regulator stations. Working across operating companies and states regulators on gas distribution and transmission planning matters.Responsibilities Working under the direction of Lead and Principal Engineers, conduct complex hydraulic analyses regarding system capacity, safety, and reliability projects. Interface with Gas Supply and support Gas System Design and Gas Operations to troubleshoot and resolve short and long term issues within the gas system.  Write technical engineering reports to summarize findings, and justify capital investments.  Maintaining the Regulator Station and Gate Station Program by maintaining and updating the Asset Risk Assessment of gate station, regulator station, and primary valve records; evaluate stations and develop concept level station improvement plans including the specification of station equipment.  Collaborating to develop and maintaining the 10 years budget for gas system planning plan. Interface with and provide engineering and system planning support with Gas Operations, Economic Development, Gas Supply, Gas Control, Customer Service, developers, municipalities, and government agencies.Skills and RequirementsTechnical Skills/Competencies<ul><li>Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling &amp; 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)</li><li>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.")</li><li>Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation</li><li>Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements</li><li>Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree or Engineering Technology Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.</li><li>Minimum 6 - 8 years of technical experience in gas engineering and/or related field</li><li>Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) desirable. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in gas engineering and design, national and state code requirements and standards, and compliance requirements associated with API, ASTM , ASME, ANSI, 49 CFR Part 191 &amp; Part 192, NYS Title 16 Chapter III and ISO 9001 desirable.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience working in a global company or matrix reporting organization</li><li>Experience in related work, with emphasis on fluid mechanics and modeling</li></ul>Behavioral Competencies<ul><li>Develop self &amp; others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li></ul>#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1Company: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:February-26-2026

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