Engineer - Substation

Iberdrola; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking an Engineer - Substations to perform electrical engineering for high voltage substations, including planning, scope development, estimation and equipment specification. The role focuses on safety, reliability and cost-effective project delivery.

The position requires a BSEE, 2+ years of experience, and a PE license where applicable. It offers competitive compensation with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package in an office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (BSEE) from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 2+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with substation maintenance and field engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate large engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking.
• Perform engineering analysis for equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding and lighting protection.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and field operations for safe, reliable energy delivery.
• Develop design standards, evaluate installation requirements and assist in vendor selection.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation maintenance

Analytical skills

Design calculations

Education

BSEE ABET-accredited

Tools

Regulatory standards (NERC/NPCC/ISO)

Job description

Engineer - Substation# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Engineer - SubstationApply: United States Of America, New York, Rochester: United States Of America, New York, Binghamton: United States Of America, New York, Brewster: United States Of America, New York, Clifton Park: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-34489**Engineer - Substations** Location: Rochester, Binghamton, Brewster or Mechanicville, NYReports to: Manager - Projects UnitWork Type: Office, 5 Days The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from Rochester, Binghamton or Mechanicville: **$90,500 to $109,500 plus up to 16% bonus**Brewster: **$96,000 to $120,500 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***Job Summary**Performs electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations including project planning and development of scope, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and specification of equipment. **Key Responsibilities**· Plans and coordinates larger scale engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking, and coordination support for various Company departments and customers.· Performs moderately complex engineering analysis to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightening protection requirements.· Provides technical expertise for the substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy related services.· Helps plan the design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and helps evaluate new products and vendors. Provides equipment application and maintenance recommendations.· Performs additional activities as requested: maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessment, technical support, maintenance practice development and equipment specs for substation equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, regulators, etc.).· Provides preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies. **Required Qualifications**· Bachelor’s Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required· Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work.· Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience is required.· Professional Engineering license in applicable state.· Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model· Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)· · Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others· · Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)· **Preferred Qualifications**· Statistical Process Control (SPC) 1 or 2· Good interpersonal and communications skills· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.· Knowledge of project management.#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-1-2026