Engineer - Electric System Engineering

About the role

Engineer - Electric Systems Engineering Reporting to: Manager, Projects Unit Location: Rochester, NY Work Type: Office The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $87,000 to $109,500 plus up to 16% bonus

What We Offer

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance-based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid Position Overview: The Engineer - Electric System Engineering in the Integrated Projects supports the planning, design, and execution of electric system engineering projects.

This role is responsible for performing conceptual engineering and detailed engineering reviews, among other engineering activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and consistent engineering practices. The position reports to the Unit Manager and works day-to-day as part of a cross-functional project team, providing technical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Execute detailed electric system engineering tasks across project phases, including scoping, budgeting support, conceptual and detailed design, construction support, and closeout. Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and designs for electric systems; ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation and drawings (e.g., schematics, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications); ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality. Support technical decision-making by providing sound engineering recommendations and resolving design issues.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project requirements, company policies, and best practices.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet established quality standards and project schedules.
• Verify that all electric system designs implemented by the company comply with applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.

• Participate in process improvement and standardization efforts to enhance engineering efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Conduct site visits, field walkdowns, and attend project meetings to support progress tracking and issue resolution.
• Apply working knowledge of substation and electric system design and construction for utility environments or large-scale projects.

• Manage assigned tasks and priorities to support timely project execution.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support integrated project delivery.
• Work independently on assigned engineering tasks with minimal supervision while seeking guidance as needed.

Required Qualification s Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline 3+ years minimum of relevant experience in electric system engineering, power systems, or substation design #LI-OFFICE #LI-JO1 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.

• 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&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: December-31-2026