Lead Civil EngineerReports to: Manager Mechanical Engineering Location: In Office, Portland OR, Orange CTThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: <ul><li>$116,640 - $145,800 (Portland, OR)</li><li>$128,320 - $160,400 (Orange, CT)</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThis individual is responsible for supporting Avangrid’s Wind Turbine and Solar PV fleet and for resolving issues related to civil and structural systems, including roads, foundations, tower structures, and site infrastructure. Leads the launch of businesses or solutions for the company, anticipating key trends for the future of the company and the sector, quantifying their evolution and impact and ensuring that they are included in the company's decision-making processes. Analyzes and evaluates business opportunities related to civil works. Identifies, analyzes and compares opportunities, Designs and develops prototypes and elaborates proposals, including feasibility studies. Plans and executes strategies to meet long-range business goals.As a Senior Professional: Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Solves or leads on complex problems and actively participates in the design of new solutions or improvement initiatives.Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as SME and mentor on civil engineering issues; identify trends, quantify their impact, and advise more junior engineers on structural and foundation related problems.</li><li>Lead and guide investigations into the root cause of failures in foundations, tower structures, roads, and site infrastructure, and review/approve corrective measures.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and manage external civil engineering and foundation and consultants as necessary to support technical investigations and remediation.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritize civil engineering initiatives and develop documentation to communicate these priorities to the business.</li><li>Lead meetings with OEMs and civil contractors; represent the company in technical/business reviews to resolve structural and site-related issues.</li><li>Identify and propose engineering studies with the aim of improving the reliability and performance of key Wind turbine components; manage these studies utilizing both internal and external resources.</li><li>Review designs, design modifications and corrective measures proposed by OEMs and permitting authorities (e.g., BLM) and make recommendations regarding approval.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Avangrid’s civil engineering standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support operating fleet with civil engineering expertise to maintain a safe working environment and maximize asset availability.</li><li>Represent Avangrid at industry forums; contribute to development of civil engineering standards and provide feedback to regulatory bodies.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical field.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, preferably in renewables industry.</li><li>Demonstrated record of superior professional performance in foundation design, and structural modeling.</li><li>Ability to prepare and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.</li><li>Advanced computer skills in civil/structural analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience with geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and structural modeling.</li><li>Experience with measurement systems, and the demonstrated ability to set up and analyze data.</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ACI, ASTM, ASCE, OSHA, IEC).</li><li>Familiarity with permitting processes and compliance requirements for civil works.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.</li><li>Ability to work in the field, inspect foundations and site infrastructure, and occasionally climb 100-meter-tall steel towers, and lift up 50 lbs.</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>Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time and work in the field.</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-VF1Company: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:August-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.

Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil EngineerReports to: Manager Mechanical Engineering Location: In Office, Portland OR, Orange CTThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: <ul><li>$116,640 - $145,800 (Portland, OR)</li><li>$128,320 - $160,400 (Orange, CT)</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThis individual is responsible for supporting Avangrid’s Wind Turbine and Solar PV fleet and for resolving issues related to civil and structural systems, including roads, foundations, tower structures, and site infrastructure. Leads the launch of businesses or solutions for the company, anticipating key trends for the future of the company and the sector, quantifying their evolution and impact and ensuring that they are included in the company's decision-making processes. Analyzes and evaluates business opportunities related to civil works. Identifies, analyzes and compares opportunities, Designs and develops prototypes and elaborates proposals, including feasibility studies. Plans and executes strategies to meet long-range business goals.As a Senior Professional: Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Solves or leads on complex problems and actively participates in the design of new solutions or improvement initiatives.Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as SME and mentor on civil engineering issues; identify trends, quantify their impact, and advise more junior engineers on structural and foundation related problems.</li><li>Lead and guide investigations into the root cause of failures in foundations, tower structures, roads, and site infrastructure, and review/approve corrective measures.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and manage external civil engineering and foundation and consultants as necessary to support technical investigations and remediation.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritize civil engineering initiatives and develop documentation to communicate these priorities to the business.</li><li>Lead meetings with OEMs and civil contractors; represent the company in technical/business reviews to resolve structural and site-related issues.</li><li>Identify and propose engineering studies with the aim of improving the reliability and performance of key Wind turbine components; manage these studies utilizing both internal and external resources.</li><li>Review designs, design modifications and corrective measures proposed by OEMs and permitting authorities (e.g., BLM) and make recommendations regarding approval.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Avangrid’s civil engineering standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support operating fleet with civil engineering expertise to maintain a safe working environment and maximize asset availability.</li><li>Represent Avangrid at industry forums; contribute to development of civil engineering standards and provide feedback to regulatory bodies.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical field.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, preferably in renewables industry.</li><li>Demonstrated record of superior professional performance in foundation design, and structural modeling.</li><li>Ability to prepare and develop formal documentation, technical reports, and presentations.</li><li>Advanced computer skills in civil/structural analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience with geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and structural modeling.</li><li>Experience with measurement systems, and the demonstrated ability to set up and analyze data.</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ACI, ASTM, ASCE, OSHA, IEC).</li><li>Familiarity with permitting processes and compliance requirements for civil works.</li><li>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.</li><li>Ability to work in the field, inspect foundations and site infrastructure, and occasionally climb 100-meter-tall steel towers, and lift up 50 lbs.</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>Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time and work in the field.</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-VF1Company: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:August-30-2026

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