Avangrid

Prin Eng - Climate & Wildfire Resiliency

LocationBinghamton, NY
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

TITLE: Principal Engineer - Climate & Wildfire Resiliency GREAT BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION SALARY RANGE

: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from

$ 128,000 to $142916 LOCATION

: Binghamton, NY / Rochester , NY / Orange , CT / Augusta , ME / Portland , ME

Work type

: Office

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer for Climate and Wildfire Resiliency will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing utility system resiliency plans to address wildfire risks and the impacts of climate change. This senior-level position will focus on establishing and maintaining engineering standards and designing electric utility system plans to mitigate the effects of climate change and wildfire risk. The Principal Engineer will serve as the technical subject matter expert on engineering standards to mitigate these risks. They will work closely with the Emergency Management Department and the Principal Advisor for Climate and Wildfire Mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive utility system resiliency plans with a focus on wildfire risk and climate change.
Establish and maintain engineering standards to enhance the resiliency of electric utility infrastructure.
Serve as the subject matter expert on engineering standards to mitigate wildfire risks and climate change impacts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and assess risks related to climate change and wildfire risk.
Lead the development of electric utility system plans to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to minimize the impact of potential hazards.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of resiliency plans and make necessary adjustments.
Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to wildfire risk and climate change mitigation.
Provide technical guidance and support to other departments within Avangrid.
Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders on resiliency strategies and progress.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in resiliency planning, risk assessment, or a related field within the utility industry.
Strong knowledge of engineering standards and practices related to electric utility infrastructure.
Experience in developing and implementing resiliency plans for utilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to wildfire risk and climate change mitigation.


Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
Experience with GIS and other mapping tools.
Familiarity with climate modeling and forecasting tools.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and public communication.


Competencies

Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Please 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 careers@avangrid.com.

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.

Job Posting End Date

June-30-2025

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