Engineer - Substation

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer performs electrical engineering for the construction of high-voltage electrical substations. The work includes project planning and scope development, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and equipment specification. The position is based in Rochester, Binghamton, Brewster, or Mechanicville, New York, and is an office role requiring five days in the office. It reports to the Manager - Projects Unit. The role supports substation engineering, maintenance, and field operations to help ensure safe and reliable energy delivery. It also contributes preliminary designs and estimates for capital budget plans and System Planning studies. Avangrid describes competitive benefits, performance-based bonuses, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or another engineering discipline from an ABET- or equivalent-accredited university or college.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Engineering experience that includes electric substation maintenance and field engineering work.
Demonstrated substation maintenance and testing experience.
Professional Engineering license in the applicable state.
Theoretical engineering knowledge in planning, operations, engineering design, analytics, modeling, and calculations, including symmetrical components and per-unit calculations, as well as understanding of the business model.
Practical engineering experience or application in planning, operations, engineering design, and construction, including field experience, standardization, and developing and defending business cases before stakeholders.
Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation and review and approve engineering work performed by others.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards and requirements, including NERC, NPCC, ISO, and PUC.

Nice To Haves

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Level 1 or 2.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate larger-scale engineering projects, including scheduling, cost tracking, and coordination with Company departments and customers.
Perform moderately complex engineering analyses to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightning protection requirements.
Provide technical expertise to substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel.
Help plan design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and evaluate new products and vendors.
Provide equipment application and maintenance recommendations.
Support maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessments, technical support, maintenance practice development, and equipment specifications for substation equipment.
Provide preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies.
Document and interpret engineering documentation, and review and approve engineering work performed by others.