Senior Engineer

Avangrid; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Electric Corp is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on independent work, representing Avangrid in industry associations, applying engineering criteria to substation design, solving deficiencies, and assisting PMs/CEs in design and construction while mentoring other engineers.

As a technical leader in the Substation Projects group, you will oversee design reviews, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive excellence in substation engineering

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Structural Design.
• Direct experience in the electrical utility industry.
• Broad knowledge of regulatory issues and permitting at local, state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex design issues to set projects up for success through all lifecycle stages.
• Propose solutions outside established design criteria and improve manuals/specifications.
• Develop alternative methods to resolve problems or improve processes.
• Lead teams and mentor engineers in Substation Projects.

Skills

Substation design

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

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Position Information

Job Title: Senior Engineer Location: Rochester, NY Salary Range: $96,400 - $120,500 Schedule: On Site - Office

Job Summary

The Senior Substation Engineer can work independently, participates and represents AVANGRID on Industry associations. Applies established engineering criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in substation design and actively solves them. Assists Project Managers, Construction Managers and Engineers in substation design, design reviews, construction activities and shares their knowledge in their area of expertise. Acts as a technical leader in the Substation Projects group to direct, oversee and mentor other Engineers in the Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex and unique design issues to set projects up for success for their entire project lifecycle (i.e. conceptual design, estimating, permitting, detailed design, material/equipment procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and close out).
• Proposes solutions for identified issues that fall outside of established design criteria, including recommendations for new substation design criteria and technical manual and specification improvements.
• Develop alternative methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services.
• Anticipates internal/external business issues and/or threats and recommends process improvements.
• Recognized expert for projects of importance to AVANGRID.
• Manage divisional and company-wide projects/studies/initiatives, serve as SME on assigned demonstration projects, initiatives, and teams across AVANGRID.
• Lead teams and acts as experienced mentor.
• Reviews engineering work of others in the department.
• Manage and provide direction to resources outside the department.
• Proficient at utilizing computer aided design tools for effective substation design and communication.
• Perform complex engineering analyses related to substation design.
• Assists during storm restoration.
• Leads teams/projects or program initiatives
• Ability to manage portions of a project, such as material procurement.
• Ability to solely manage outside engineering firms to drive design and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Structural Design
• Direct experience in the electrical utility industry
• Possesses broad knowledge of internal/external business, regulatory issues and permitting of projects at the local, state and federal levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree and/or PE License and/or PMP certification

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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

Company

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date

November-16-2026