Lead Substation Electrical Engineer – Major Projects

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP; Town of Kirkwood (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking an Electrical Engineer Lead for Substation design in New York. You will work on major capital projects within NYSEG and RG&E, leading engineering across phases from scoping to closeout and coordinating with external designers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 7+ years of related experience, with strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge. Expect cross-department collaboration and mentorship responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and design skills.
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project engineering for substation designs across NY (NYSEG and RG&E).
• Perform standard and complex electrical analyses, designs, and calculations.
• Develop new conceptual designs and oversee external designers.
• Ensure designs meet company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Mentor and guide team members and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Avangrid is seeking an Electrical Engineer Lead for Substation design in New York. You will work on major capital projects within NYSEG and RG&E, leading engineering across phases from scoping to closeout and coordinating with external designers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 7+ years of related experience, with strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge. Expect cross-department collaboration and mentorship responsibilities.