Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP; Town of Kirkwood (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

12% performance-based bonus

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career-路径

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Lead Engineer for Electric System Engineering to oversee protection and automation in transmission and substation systems across its network. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, and other standards while leading design, auditing, and process improvements.

The candidate will mentor engineers, review contractor work, and coordinate with NPCC and state regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of power system protection theory and analysis.
• Familiarity with protection relays and common industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Define, review, and maintain standards for transmission and distribution substations control and automation.
• Analyze and propose engineering solutions for substation networking and SCADA communications.
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors.
• Define and update internal processes and performance indicators.
• Audit internal processes to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
• Travel to worksites as needed.

Skills

Power system protection theory

Power system analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DNP

MMS

Modbus

IRIG-B

NTP

SNMP

RS-232/485 networking

TCP/IP networking

Job description

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

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.

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.

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].

Avangrid 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: January-1-2027

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms. Do you want to be part of the energy of the future? Do not hesitation, join us!