Director - Control Systems & Automation

Iberdrola SA; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY is seeking a Director of Control Systems & Automation to lead multiple operating centers across jurisdictions. You will direct EMS/OMS/SCADA and AMI initiatives, managing a 100+ staff and a multi-million dollar budget to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role demands strategic architecture, vendor negotiations, and executive communication to drive technology roadmaps for energy networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• Masters degree or MBA preferred for strategic leadership roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with utility regulations and enterprise governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of real time operating platforms for electric/gas operations.
• Develops strategic roadmaps for Smart Grids control systems and automation.
• Oversees control center applications development, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Directs platform infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and security.
• Leads GIS data strategy and data integration across systems.
• Ensures compliance with NERC CIP, FCC and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Advanced leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder relationships

Technical understanding

Gas & electric operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters in technical field or MBA preferred

Job description

## Director - Control Systems & AutomationSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Maine, Augusta: NY - Rochester - 3 City Ctrposted on: Publicado hace 5 díasjob requisition id: R-32272**The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:** **$149,000 - $185,000****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****Job Summary:**Directs all aspects of AVANGRID Networks real time operating platforms, supporting electric and gas operations for multiple utility operating companies in multiple operating jurisdictions. System responsibilities include but are not limited to Energy Control (EMS), Outage Management (OMS), SCADA, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and other Smart Grids technologies. Responsibility for staff of 100+ internal resources, external contract management (60+) and budgetary in excess of $26+ million.**Key Responsibilities:*** General Management: This position is a senior level management position responsible for multiple layers of geographically dispersed skilled technical staff. The candidate must have well-developed management and leadership skills, be skilled in vendor negotiations, and have executive level presentation and communication skills. (P, 20%)* Strategy and System Architecture: The position is responsible for understanding corporate strategy and using that knowledge to establish the strategic direction for Smart Grids Control Systems and Automation technologies and operations. In this capacity, the position is responsible for identifying and assessing technology solutions, developing and executing strategic roadmaps to meet high level operational needs and ensuring the solutions are implemented in a suitable, secure and supportable manner. (P, 20%)* Applications: The position is responsible for directing all aspects of electric and gas control center applications development, integration, maintenance, support and lifecycle management. Applications include but are not limited to transmission management, distribution management, outage management, GIS, and other real time applications used to manage network operations. (P, 15%)* Platform Infrastructure: The position is responsible for directing all aspects of control center technical platforms and related services from architectural planning through day-to-day support. Platforms include, but are not limited to server environments, storage, data bases, private and public networks, security, SCADA communications and other control center platforms. (P, 15%)* GIS: This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the electric and gas Geographic Information System (GIS) data, software, and processes. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely GIS data updates as defined by internal and external operating procedures and regulatory agencies. Provides leadership and direction to Operations, Engineering, and Information Technology by improving productivity and reducing expenses through the implementation of GIS technology/applications. Provides leadership and direction for the conversion of additional company data (Transmission, Substation, Gas, etc.) from various systems and sources into a GIS format meeting the operational needs of the company. (P, 15%)* Operational Processes & Compliance: Responsible for ensuring robust enterprise operational governance processes across technology domains. ensuring full attainment of system performance, availability recoverability, and compliance requirements. Compliance requirements include but not limited to NERC CIP, FCC, other applicable State and Federal requirements and corporate cyber and physical security policies. (P, 15%)**Required Qualifications:**Skills/Abilities:* Strong Advanced leadership and communication skills.* Highly developed ability to resolve complex problems and negotiate successful outcomes.* Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.* Strong understanding of related technologies.* Strong understanding gas and electric network operations.Experience/Training:* 10 or more years of broad based experience in technology management and/or other related areas.* Prior management/supervisory/leadership experience.* Working knowledge of the regulatory environment for utility companies including NERC CIP.Required Education:* Bachelor’s degree required.* Masters in technical field and/or MBA preferred.**Preferred Qualifications:**Build a Global Community:* Promotes working relationships across team and geographical boundaries, building synergies, efficiencies and shared learningDrive Excellence:* Drives stretching divisional, functional and technical performance and delivers outstanding results aligned to the organization's purposeShow Passion for the Future:* Contributes to the purpose, vision and values at divisional level and interprets them in order to drive change at the divisional/functional level.Grow our Talent:* Grows, develops and promotes talent across divisional and geographical boundaries.Think Commercially:* Drives operational decision making and innovation that encourages balanced risk taking and careful judgmentShow Technical Competence:* Being perceived as a leading professional in their activity area strengthening and developing knowledge within the organization in their area of responsibility.#LI-On-Site#LI-JM1**Company:**AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. Las prácticas y políticas de empleo de AVANGRID están orientadas a la contratación de una plantilla diversa y al mantenimiento de una cultura inclusiva. En AVANGRID ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo y promoción justas y equitativas a todos los empleados y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra condición protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local. Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]**About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.