Senior Engineer

Avangrid; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical to support the NY TLD/BES program, focusing on transmission, substation, and system protection work within integrated NYSEG projects. You will plan, control, and manage engineering and design activities for construction projects, liaising with departments, vendors, and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years' experience and knowledge of FERC/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electric transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection.
• Knowledge of FERC and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses of electric substation and transmission systems and develop design options.
• Develop reliability studies, outage contingency plans and capital budget proposals.
• Recommend system improvements and provide project management for substations and transmission projects.
• Direct engineering contractors and apply engineering judgment to solve problems.
• Demonstrate and implement new technology to enhance power system performance; support commissioning.
• Provide construction management and oversee contracts, budgets, schedules, and changes.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Voltage drop analysis

Site planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer - Electrical

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 $100,000 - $120,500

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:

The Senior Electrical Engineer position will be responsible for planning and executing activities within the NY TLD/BES Program, specifically supporting engineering activities for electric transmission, substation, and system protection projects in integrated NYSEG projects. Plans, controls, and manages project activities to ensure the effective completion of engineering and design for construction projects. Provides liaison with other departments, divisions, vendors or consultants and coordinates with government agencies, customers, other utilities, or groups. Applies and interprets company, local, state, and national codes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Conducts feasibility studies, completes estimates and develops engineering criteria.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Performs engineering analyses of the electric/Physical substation and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for Substation to minimize customer outages due to equipment failure or system malfunction. Engineer detailed designs. Perform engineering calculations (25%,P)
2. 2. Originates electric system and component reliability studies, outage contingency plans and capital budget proposals including a complete business case. Determines corrective action for operating deficiencies (10%,S)
3. 3. Recommends system improvements, develops economic project proposals for improvements and provides project management for major substations and transmission construction projects (25%,P).
4. 4. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems. Directs engineering contractors and consultants (15%,P)
5. 5. Demonstrates new technology and implements it to enhance power system performance. Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required (10%,S)
6. 6. Provides construction management, including coordinating field construction substations and transmission lines. Develops technical specifications, standards, contracts, and purchase orders. Administers contract terms and conditions, tracks budget and schedules, supervises field construction to ensure compliance. Approves changes within contract scope and negotiates contract settlement. (15%,P)

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience in electric transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection.
• Knowledge of FERC and state regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to perform circuit analysis including voltage drop capacitor and regular siting.
• Able to perform fault duty/motor start status.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Company:

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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:September-25-2026