The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Location: Portland, ORSalary Range: Associate Electrical Engineer to Lead Electrical Engineer, Wind Turbine Generators: $86,000 to $132,500 DOEPosition SummaryThis individual will be responsible for supporting the operations of Avangrid’s Renewable fleet with an emphasis on issues related to electrical systems, generation, controls, and compliance, with a special emphasis on Wind Turbine Generators.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance<ul><li>Serve as SME in the areas above by supporting Avangrid’s operational fleet on technical issues related to these areas and by proposing and evaluating improvements and modifications.</li><li>Carry out investigations to identify anomalies and investigate failures of electrical equipment, including major and minor components.  Develop hypothesis regarding root cause, identify corrective measures, and organize testing campaigns to evaluate and validate these measures.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and manage external professionals and consultants as necessary to support technical investigations.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify priorities in subject matter areas and support the development of material to explain and communicate these priorities to the business.</li><li>Organize and lead meetings with original equipment manufacturers and service providers to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.</li><li>Identify and propose engineering studies with the aim of improving the reliability and performance of key components; manage these studies utilizing both internal and external resources.</li><li>Review design modifications and corrective measured proposed by the OEMS and make recommendations to the business regarding approval.</li><li>Identify, qualify external professionals and consultants to determine technical compliance with Avangrid's standards.</li><li>Support operating fleet as required with the aim of creating a safe working environment, addressing technical issues, and maximizing energetic availability.</li><li>Visit generating plants and suppliers as necessary to investigate issues first-hand and support program deployments.</li><li>Represent Avangrid at industry and technical forums; participate in the development of standards and provide feedback to regulatory bodies.</li><li>Serve as SME for NERC and regional standards related to interconnection of renewable resources onto the Bulk Electrical System, e.g., MOD and PRC.  Manage projects/campaigns related to achieving compliance with the same</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.</li><li>0 to 5 years of Renewables experience.</li><li>Demonstrated record of superior academic and professional performance.</li><li>Ability to prepare and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.</li><li>Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, data management, CAD, and reporting systems.   </li><li>Experience with electrical modeling programs such as PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, PSCAD, DigSilent, PowerWorld, ETAP, EasyPower, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant industry standards from organization such as IEEE, NEC, IEC, ASTM, OSHA, etc.</li><li>Experience with measurement systems, and the demonstrated ability to set up and analyze data.</li><li>Expertise with schematics (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc. ) and single-line diagrams.</li><li>Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li><li>Ability to climb 100 meter tall steel towers and lift up 50 lbs. on occasion.</li><li>Flexibility to travel up to 15% of the time and work in the field.</li></ul>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.#LI-TI1Company:AVANGRID POWER, LLCMobility 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:April-3-2026

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.

Electrical Engineer, Wind Turbine Generators

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Location: Portland, ORSalary Range: Associate Electrical Engineer to Lead Electrical Engineer, Wind Turbine Generators: $86,000 to $132,500 DOEPosition SummaryThis individual will be responsible for supporting the operations of Avangrid’s Renewable fleet with an emphasis on issues related to electrical systems, generation, controls, and compliance, with a special emphasis on Wind Turbine Generators.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance<ul><li>Serve as SME in the areas above by supporting Avangrid’s operational fleet on technical issues related to these areas and by proposing and evaluating improvements and modifications.</li><li>Carry out investigations to identify anomalies and investigate failures of electrical equipment, including major and minor components.  Develop hypothesis regarding root cause, identify corrective measures, and organize testing campaigns to evaluate and validate these measures.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and manage external professionals and consultants as necessary to support technical investigations.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify priorities in subject matter areas and support the development of material to explain and communicate these priorities to the business.</li><li>Organize and lead meetings with original equipment manufacturers and service providers to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.</li><li>Identify and propose engineering studies with the aim of improving the reliability and performance of key components; manage these studies utilizing both internal and external resources.</li><li>Review design modifications and corrective measured proposed by the OEMS and make recommendations to the business regarding approval.</li><li>Identify, qualify external professionals and consultants to determine technical compliance with Avangrid's standards.</li><li>Support operating fleet as required with the aim of creating a safe working environment, addressing technical issues, and maximizing energetic availability.</li><li>Visit generating plants and suppliers as necessary to investigate issues first-hand and support program deployments.</li><li>Represent Avangrid at industry and technical forums; participate in the development of standards and provide feedback to regulatory bodies.</li><li>Serve as SME for NERC and regional standards related to interconnection of renewable resources onto the Bulk Electrical System, e.g., MOD and PRC.  Manage projects/campaigns related to achieving compliance with the same</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.</li><li>0 to 5 years of Renewables experience.</li><li>Demonstrated record of superior academic and professional performance.</li><li>Ability to prepare and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.</li><li>Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, data management, CAD, and reporting systems.   </li><li>Experience with electrical modeling programs such as PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, PSCAD, DigSilent, PowerWorld, ETAP, EasyPower, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant industry standards from organization such as IEEE, NEC, IEC, ASTM, OSHA, etc.</li><li>Experience with measurement systems, and the demonstrated ability to set up and analyze data.</li><li>Expertise with schematics (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc. ) and single-line diagrams.</li><li>Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.</li><li>Ability to climb 100 meter tall steel towers and lift up 50 lbs. on occasion.</li><li>Flexibility to travel up to 15% of the time and work in the field.</li></ul>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.#LI-TI1Company:AVANGRID POWER, LLCMobility 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:April-3-2026

Electrical Engineer, Wind Turbine Generators

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