Engineer - Electric System Engineering

Iberdrola; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

16% bonus potential

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking an Engineer - Electric System Engineering to support planning, design, and execution of electric system projects. You will perform conceptual and detailed engineering, ensure code compliance, and collaborate across teams to meet project goals.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, you will work with a cross-functional project team, delivering high-quality electrical designs and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in electric system engineering, power systems, or substation design.

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed electric system engineering tasks across project phases: scoping, budgeting, conceptual and detailed design, construction support, closeout.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and designs for electric systems while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering docs and drawings (schematics, one-line diagrams, equipment specs).
• Support technical decision-making with sound engineering recommendations and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to align with project requirements and best practices.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet established quality standards and project schedules.
• Verify compliance with codes and standards; participate in process improvement and standardization.

Skills

Electric system engineering

Power systems

Substation design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Engineer - Electric System Engineering# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Engineer - Electric System EngineeringApply: United States Of America, New York, Rochester: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-34400**Engineer - Electric Systems Engineering**Reporting to: Manager, Projects UnitLocation: Rochester, NYWork 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 insuranceTuition 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 Qualifications** * 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.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 [e-mail] 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