Substation Civil Engineer – HV/MV Projects

Avangrid; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Performance bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP seeks an Engineer - Civil to review substation civil designs for high/medium voltage projects in NYSEG and RGE territories and to help develop substation standards for Avangrid. The role involves writing specifications, maintaining design libraries, and collaborating with project teams under supervision.

The position supports CLCPA-driven projects in New York, with focus on delivering robust civil engineering solutions for transmission facilities and associated

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college/university.
• 3+ years' engineering experience.
• Specialized advanced training is required or a graduate-level engineering degree.
• Experience in electric transmission or distribution standards engineering and knowledge of internal/external business and regulatory issues.
• Keeps up with leading-edge techniques through participation in professional associations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and perform special projects that solve complex problems with broad impact to the business.
• Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or improve processes.
• Solve complex substation engineering problems and contribute to design libraries.
• Represent AVANGRID on industry associations and participate in industry activities.
• Main focus on Substation Civil Design: grading, drainage, foundations, driveways, site plans, and access.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor

Job description

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP seeks an Engineer - Civil to review substation civil designs for high/medium voltage projects in NYSEG and RGE territories and to help develop substation standards for Avangrid. The role involves writing specifications, maintaining design libraries, and collaborating with project teams under supervision.

The position supports CLCPA-driven projects in New York, with focus on delivering robust civil engineering solutions for transmission facilities and associated