Senior Engineer

Iberdrola$96K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering required
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Structural Design expertise
  • Direct experience in the electrical utility industry
  • Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes at local, state, and federal levels

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex design issues throughout the project lifecycle
  • Propose solutions outside established design criteria
  • Develop alternative methods to improve processes
  • Anticipate business issues and recommend improvements
  • Oversee high-priority projects as a recognized expert
  • Manage projects and serve as a subject matter expert
  • Lead teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Review engineering work within the department
  • Direct external resources on projects
  • Utilize CAD tools for effective substation design
  • Perform complex engineering analyses
  • Assist during storm restoration efforts

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
  • Generous performance-based bonuses
  • 12% 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and career advancement pathways
Full Job Description

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:

#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1

Company:

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC 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.

Job Posting End Date:

September-12-2026

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