Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng

Iberdrola SA; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Lead Engineer - Electric System Engineering at NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP leads engineering activities in electric transmission and substation protection for AVANGRID and its subsidiaries. You will ensure designs meet codes and standards and set engineering policies and procedures to ensure safe operation.

You will collaborate with teams across transmission and protection disciplines, mentor engineers, review contractor work, and support audits.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and protection.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (DNP, MMS, Modbus, IRIG-B, NTP, SNMP).
• Knowledge of serial and ethernet networking (RS-232/485, OSI model, TCP, UDP, IP, VLAN).
• Familiarity with standards (FERC/NERC/NPCC, NYISO, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain standards for transmission and distribution substations control and automation.
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Define and update internal processes and performance indicators.
• Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary documentation for compliance.
• Mentor lower-level engineers and cross-department staff.
• Travel to worksites as needed.

Skills

Power system protection

Protection & control engineering

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Networking protocols

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PowerApps

PowerBI

PowerAutomate

Excel

Job description

Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng# Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo## Lead Engineer - Electric System EngSolicitar: Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Binghamton: Publicado hoy: Fecha final: 1 de enero de 2027 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud): R-34444**Lead Engineer - Electric System Engineering****Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit****Reports in office: Kirkwood/ Binghamton, NY****The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $120,000 - $145,800** **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** Responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection on AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI).Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, CT PUC, etc.).Set policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation. **Key Responsibilities** * Define, review, and maintain the standards and best practices for transmission and distribution substations control and automation system and design. Analyze and propose engineering solutions to improve substation networking, SCADA communication, local HMIs (Human Machine Interface) and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), time synchronization and protection relays fast communication.* Review and approve work of engineering contractors.* Define, maintain, and update company processes as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements.* Define, and update internal processes, and performance indicators.* Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements.* Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.* Act as subject matter expert during audits.* Represent the company on regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors.* Serve as a mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees.* Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis. **Required Qualifications**· 7 years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering or related discipline.· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degrees.· Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.· Advanced knowledge in communication protocols (DNP, MMS, Modbus, IRIG-B, NTP, SNMP)· Advanced knowledge in serial and ethernet networking (RS-232/485, OSI model, TCP, UDP, IP, VLAN)· Advanced knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.· Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.· Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis. **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.* Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification.* Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.* Knowledge in PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential.* Business process management capabilities perspective.* Electrical Design Experience. #LI-AM1#LI-ONSITE**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 [e-mail]-1-2027**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.