Avangrid

Principal Engineer - Electric Standards

LocationRochester, NY
Salary$114,332-$142,916

About This Job


Job Title: Principal Engineer-Electric Standards

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $114,332 to $142,916.


Job Summary

Responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in both Maine (Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Company) and New York (NYSEG and RG&E), this includes input into standards and training needs.

The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations.

Position reports to the Substation Projects Coordinator, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project manager.


Key Responsibilities

Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout. Perform standard and complex electrical engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services. Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers. Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering. Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards. Support technical requests from current and proposed customers. Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers. Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills SME for team Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices Work independently with little supervision


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

10 years minimum relevant experience

Professional Engineering License Required

Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & 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).

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.")

Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation.

Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements.


Preferred Qualifications


Master's Degree

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.

Proven ability to lead and manage projects.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.

Strong management and leadership skills.

Ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.

Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery.

Ensuring maximum return on investment.

Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.

Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.

Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions, Awareness and understanding of key business drivers.

Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges.

Where appropriate, technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.

Where required, knowledge of, Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements and Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV.


Competencies

Growth & Continuous Improvement


Initiative & Change


Focused on Results

Customer Centric (internal and/or external)


Communication


Collaboration


Leadership (people managers/leaders)


Disclaimer

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.


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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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables


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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


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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-27-2025

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