Lead Engineer - Standards

Iberdrola; Gates Center (NY); Presencial; USD 117 000 - 146 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonuses 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp in the United States is seeking a Lead Engineer - Standards to shape distribution construction and design standards for AVANGRID's overhead and underground lines. You will write engineering specifications for electrical equipment and act as SME on cables, transformers, switchgear, and related gear, guiding teams with a broad, innovative perspective.

The role requires a ABET-accredited degree and at least 7 years of engineering experience; a professional engineer license

Qualificações

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college/university.
• 7 years' experience performing engineering duties.
• Specialized advanced training is also required or graduate level engineering degree.

Responsabilidades

• Develop distribution construction and design standards.
• Write engineering specifications for electrical equipment.
• Act as SME for distribution equipment (cable, transformers, switches, poles, fuses, etc.).
• Lead engineering teams to complete tasks and projects.
• Mentor other engineers in standards engineering methodology.

Formação académica

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Graduate-level engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead Engineer - Standards

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
• $116,640 - $145,800

Job Summary

The Lead Engineer will have a central role in developing distribution construction and design standards for AVANGRID's electrical overhead and underground lines. Write engineering specifications for electrical equipment. Create material specifications for various items, such as reclosers, transformers, cable, medium voltage equipment, etc. Work independently with only administrative and general direction from supervision. Develop a strong technical knowledge base to serve as technical advisor (SME) for electric equipment such as cables, conductors, switchgear, etc. Follow updates in research and developments taking place in the power industry, through training and industry associations. The engineer will lead teams/projects that solve complex distribution equipment/design problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Able to work independently with guidance on only the most complex tasks. Participates and represents AVANGRID's on Industry associations. Mentor other employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed, complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles & other viable approaches.
• Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.
• Solves unique standards engineering problems.
• Utilizes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• E.g. forensic analysis, material evaluations, material applications and construction standards.
• Prepare, maintain, & understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams).
• Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of complex level of difficulty using in depth expertise in own discipline.
• Serve as SME for distribution equipment (e.g. cable, transformers, reclosers, switches, poles, fuses, voltage regulators, and capacitor banks, etc.).
• Anticipates internal/external business issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in Industry associations.
• Acts as a facilitator, mentor & review engineering work of others.
• Anticipate & make recommendations with respect to customer & stakeholder needs.
• Explains difficult concepts & influences others.
• Lead engineering teams to complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Assist in guiding and mentoring engineers in standards engineering methodology.
• Leads others to analyze and resolve complex problems in non-standard situations & develop creative solutions.
• Independently apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines & AVANGRID polices/procedures.
• Possesses in depth of knowledge and interprets processes and standards related to electrical equipment.
• Recommend solutions and best practices where appropriate.
• Represents Standards on projects, task forces and studies.
• Develop business cases & manage projects/processes/initiatives or teams related to Standards activities in accordance with applicable AVANGRID guidelines.
• Coordinate phases of engineering for assigned portions of a project/program.
• Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health as well as the safety and health of their fellow employees.

Employees in this position may be required to perform other related aspects of the job such as storm role not listed above as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college/university, 7 years' experience performing engineering duties. Specialized advanced training is also required or graduate level engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

A professional engineer's license is desirable.

Company:

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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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:

November-13-2026

Company Description

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.