Supervisor - Electric Maintenance Eng

New York State Electric & Gas; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company is seeking a Supervisor for Electric Maintenance Engineering to lead substation maintenance programs and guide engineers and contractors. You will review test results, drive reliability improvements, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating with Avangrid entities, and proposing innovations to improve performance and financial results. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology required
• 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience in maintenance, testing, or design
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Professional licensure or ability to obtain one is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance engineers and contractors for NYSEG and RG&E substation equipment.
• Develop maintenance processes with Avangrid affiliates focusing on safety and reliability.
• Justify replacement of obsolete equipment using engineering analysis.
• Oversee QA for maintenance activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze test data and perform root-cause analysis; create asset reports.
• Develop budgets for maintenance engineering activities and monitor expenses.
• Collaborate in cross-company groups to align processes and standards.
• Provide progress updates and expedite maintenance activities with operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Cost benefit analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Master's Degree is a plus

Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

Tools

SAP

Doble DTA

TOA4

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor - Electric Maintenance Engineering

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Substations Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance Engineering

Reports in office: Location: Orange, CT

The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $120,000-$160,400

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

Job Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing maintenance and test programs for UI's electric substation assets. This includes supervising, providing technical guidance, and reviewing test results and engineering work related to all maintenance activities for UI electric substation equipment. The Supervisor also evaluates and proposes innovations to improve substation equipment performance, system reliability, and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and provides direction for maintenance engineers and engineering contractors responsible for the maintenance of NYSEG and RG&E substation equipment. (40%).
• Develops maintenance processes and procedures in coordination with other Avangrid operating companies, corporate initiatives, and regulatory compliance with a focus on safety, reliability, innovation, efficiency, and integrity. (10%).
• Provides justification for the replacement of obsolete, nonmaintainable equipment using detailed engineering analysis and industry norms (10%).
• Provides oversight of quality assurance for maintenance activities and measures the effectiveness of maintenance programs to ensure compliance with Avangrid processes, procedures, PSC and NERC regulatory standards, ANSI, IEEE, and NETA electrical equipment testing standards (10%).
• Evaluates test data and performs engineering analyses associated with maintenance engineering activities including root cause analysis for failed equipment. Creates reports on asset condition and/or failure analysis. (10%).
• Develops the budget for and manages the expenses associated with all NYSEG and RG&E substation maintenance engineering activities. Provides regular updates on planned vs actual expenditures (10%).
• Participates in working groups with other Avangrid and Iberdrola companies for new initiatives to align processes, share experiences, and develop global standards. (5%)
• Provides regular updates on the progress of maintenance activities. Expedites the implementation of maintenance activities with Substation Operations management when necessary. (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology
• 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience with electrical equipment maintenance, testing and/or design.
• Candidates with 7 years of experience as an electrical engineer and a thorough knowledge of Avangrid substation equipment, maintenance and testing procedures will also be considered.
• Supervisory experience and/or A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• A registered professional engineer or the ability to obtain certification is a plus
• Skills and Requirements
• Experience with the interpretation of substation field operating procedures, safety instructions, the national electrical safety code, PSC regulations and reliability metrics.
• Experience with ANSI, IEEE, and NETA electrical equipment testing standards.
• Familiarity with NERC PRC-005 testing requirements a plus.
• Planning, coordinating, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Contract management and negotiating skills.
• Strong supervisor skills and cost benefit analysis skills.
• Experience with SAP, Doble DTA, TOA4 preferred
• The ability to analyze test results for electrical equipment.
• The ability to create detailed reports and process manuals.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance concepts such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, Condition Based Maintenance, Etc.
• Strong decision-making skills

Company

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

Mobility Information

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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

December-4-2026