Engineer - Substation
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Salary$91k – $121k
LocationUnited States Of America, New York, Rochester; United States Of America, New York, Binghamton; United States Of America, New York, Brewster; United States Of America, New York, Clifton Park
Also inMechanicville, NY
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required
Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work
Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience
Professional Engineering license in applicable state
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Statistics, Process Control (SPC) 1 or 2
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of project management
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
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
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
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Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Performance bonus
Professional development
Engineer - Substations
Location: Rochester, Binghamton, Brewster or Mechanicville, NY
Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit
Work Type: Office, 5 Days
The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from
Rochester, Binghamton or Mechanicville: $90,500 to $109,500 plus up to 16% bonus
Brewster: $96,000 to $120,500 plus up to 16% bonus
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
Performs electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations including project planning and development of scope, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and specification of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
· Plans and coordinates larger scale engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking, and coordination support for various Company departments and customers.
· Performs moderately complex engineering analysis to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightening protection requirements.
· Provides technical expertise for the substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy related services.
· Helps plan the design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and helps evaluate new products and vendors. Provides equipment application and maintenance recommendations.
· Performs additional activities as requested: maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessment, technical support, maintenance practice development and equipment specs for substation equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, regulators, etc.).
· Provides preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required
· Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work.
· Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience is required.
· Professional Engineering license in applicable state.
· Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
· Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)·
· Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others·
· Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)·
Preferred Qualifications
· Statistical Process Control (SPC) 1 or 2
· Good interpersonal and communications skills
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Knowledge of project management.
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 [email protected].
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:
December-1-2026