Lead Engineer - Electric System

Iberdrola SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Brewster, NY seeks a Lead Engineer - Electric System to oversee diverse electrical projects within the Digital Grid unit. You will guide design, regulatory compliance, and construction activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable power solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering with 7+ years of utility experience; CAD/PLS-CADD/AutoCAD proficiency is essential. On-site work with SAP and Primavera familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; electrical, civil or mechanical preferred.
• At least 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in utilities.
• Proficiency with CAD drafting, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD; SAP and Primavera a plus.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of electric distribution, substation, and transmission systems.
• Develop conceptual designs for distribution, substation, and transmission projects.
• Manage capital projects through scoping, design, construction, and closeout.
• Participate in detailed design reviews and prepare drawings and specs.
• Ensure timely issuance of electrical documents and information.
• Provide SAP support for work order creation and reconciliation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE License NY

Tools

CAD Drafting

PLS-CADD Modeling

AutoCAD

SAP

Primavera

Job description

## Lead Engineer - Electric SystemSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Brewstertime type: Jornada Completaposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 20 de agosto de 2026 (Quedan 29 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-22259Position Information:Job Title: Lead Engineer - Electric SystemLocation: Brewster, NYSalary Range: $106,000 - $132,500Schedule: On Site - Office**Job Summary:**Lead Electrical Engineer within the Digital Grid organization is responsible for overseeing the portfolio of projects assigned to the unit. This role ensures that each project adheres to regulatory requirements, company standards, and maintain consistency through. The Lead Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Unit Manager and work closely with cross-functional project teams to support project needs as directed by the Project Manager and Unit Manager. The Lead Engineer will work closely with the construction and design team to develop drawings, specifications, and construction work orders to support the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical equipment.**Key Responsibilities*** Performs engineering analyses of the electric distribution, electric substation, and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for major substations and transmission construction projects.* Develops engineer conceptual design for distribution, substation and transmission line projects on Utilities.* Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.* Participate on the detailed design, performing engineering reviews, calculations and/or recommending drawings or system improvements, according to standards or international codes.* Originates electric system and component reliability studies and outage contingency plans.* Creates BID Forms for engineering services and/or PayCU’s for Construction services, to follow the company’s procurement policies.* Ensure that all electrical documents are issued on time. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems.* Analyze and assess complex distribution and transmission systems at numerous voltage levels.* Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.* Oversee quality aspects of engineering, including compliance with design standards and accuracy of documentation, field analysis and reporting, and test data.* Lead collaborative analysis and review of projects, studies, and best practices with Engineering peers.* Effectively manage external engineering partners. Ensure project risks are identified, understood, and addressed on time.* Participate in site inspections and project meetings as needs arise.* Assists during storm restoration effort.* Directs engineering contractors and consultants. Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and client teams.* Implements new technology to enhance power system performance when required.* Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required.* Provides engineering support during construction and testing and commissioning phases when required.* Provide SAP support for work order creation and release including but not limited to: adding materials, JPP reconciliation, malfunction end date, task bask routing management**Required Qualifications****Experience and Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical civil mechanical preferred.* 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and design for utilities.* CAD Drafting, PLS-CADD Modeling, and other Engineering tools.* Construction and Outage Sequencing.* Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations.* Proficient in Microsoft Suite, SAP, Primavera is a plus**Preferred Qualifications*** PE License State of NY* Knowledge on Electric distribution, substation and transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection.* Knowledge of running and analyzing electric power load flows.* Knowledge of FERC and state regulations.* Experience utilizing AutoCAD and other Engineering tools.* Experience working with contractors* Practical engineering experience/application that understands importance of constructability on how designs will be built through field experience and standardization while also performing economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts alongside strong management and leadership skills with an ability to drive decisions, change, and adoption of new technologies.**Competencies*** Develop Self & Others* Empower to Grow* Collaborate & Share* Be a Role Model* Focus to Achieve Results* Be Agile* Technical Skills**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**#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1**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. 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