Engineer - Civil

Iberdrola SA

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits
Bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and career-ad

Job summary

Avangrid Networks seeks an Engineer - Civil to review HV, MV, and LV substation civil design for NYSEG and RGE. The role includes developing standards, building design libraries, and creating BOMs.

You will join a cross-functional project team to support transmission projects under CLCPA goals in New York. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, 3+ years of experience in electric transmission or distribution, and advanced training or a graduate

Qualifications

  • Requires ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • 3+ years’ experience in electric transmission or distribution standards engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage substation civil design for NYSEG/RGE.
  • Develop substation standards and design libraries.
  • Prepare and manage bill of materials/quantities for substations.
  • Collaborate with project teams and construction managers to solve design challenges.
  • Represent AVANGRID in industry associations and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Communication skills
Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor
Graduate degree or advanced training

Job description

Engineer - Civil# Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo## Engineer - CivilSolicitar: Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Rochester: NY - Kirkwood - JACC: Jornada Completa: Publicado hoy: Fecha final: 31 de diciembre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud): R-34934**Engineer - Civil**Department: Powering New YorkReports to: Director - Projects Location: **In Office**, Binghamton NY, Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:* $87,600 - $109,500 **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**The engineer will have a role in reviewing high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage substations civil design for all operating companies in Avangrid Networks with strong focus on high and medium voltage transmission projects in NYSEG and RGE service territories which are part of the PNY portfolio of projects, as well as in developing substation standards for AVANGRID. Write engineering specifications, create and maintain design libraries for substations including specifications and bill of materials/quantities. Work with administrative and general direction from supervision. Follow updates in research and developments taking place in the power industry, through training and industry associations. The engineer will work with teams/projects to solve complex substation equipment/design problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Participates and represents AVANGRID on Industry associations. Position reports to the Unit Manager but will work day-to-day in a cross functional project team and support project needs as directed by the project manager(s) & construction manager(s). The PNY projects originate from the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) which stems from New York State’s Climate Act with a goal to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030 (no less than 85% of 1990 levels by 2050) and 70% State’s Energy from renewable resources by 2030 (100% from zero emissions Electric Sources by 2040). The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. **Key Responsibilities*** Proactively identify and perform special projects and studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business.* Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services.* Solves complex and unique substation engineering problems.* Utilizes a broad prospective to investigate and identify innovative solutions.* Contribute to the development & execution of Departmental or Divisional strategy.* Create and maintain design libraries for substations agree with department plan.* Develop plan to maintain libraries based on lessons learnt, new practices and industry trends.* Recognized expert for disciplines of extreme importance to AVANGRID including following disciplines: + Environmental + Civil, including site preparation, foundations, buildings + Substation siting analysis + Mechanical and structural design + GIS Station design including buildings + Construction specifications* Interpret internal/external business issues and recommend best practices and/or process improvements.* Participate in Industry associations.* Develop innovative services, technologies, & make recommendations with respect to current and future customer & stakeholder needs.* Make presentations to regulatory/public entities.* Design systems to resolve highly complex problems in non-std situations & develop creative solutions that achieve division results.* Independently apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines & AVANGRID polices/procedures.* Has depth & breath of knowledge & interprets processes and standards related to substation engineering.* Recommends solutions and best practices where appropriate.* Represents Process and Technologies on projects, task forces and studies.* Main focus would be on Substation Civil Design, which encompasses: + Grading and drainage design and review + Foundations design and review + Driveway and drive area design and review + Overall site plan and truck/trailer access, specific review of mobile access plans + Civil engineering advisory services **Required Qualifications*** Education & Experience Required: + Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college/university + 3+ years’ experience performing engineering duties + Specialized advanced training is also required or graduate level engineering degree + Possess experience in electric transmission or distribution standards engineering and knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues + Maintains knowledge of leading-edge techniques or technology through participation in professional Associations* Skills/Abilities: + Able to communicate orally or in writing to regulatory and/or public entities + Able to lead a Team or mentor others **Preferred Qualifications*** Professional Engineering License Preferred #LI-Onsite#LI-VF1**Company:**NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP**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 careers@avangrid.comDecember-31-2026
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