What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Electric System Engineering position at New York State Electric & Gas?
Job Title: Engineer - Electric System Engineering
Reports to: Unit Manager Customer Funded Development
In Office Locations: Rochester, NY, Kirkwood, NY or Binghamton NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $76,186- $95,233
Job Summary
The Engineer - Electrical within the Projects Organization is responsible for overseeing the portfolio of projects assigned to the unit. This role ensures that each project adheres to regulatory requirements, company standards, and maintain consistency through. Responsible for the design, review and approve, protection & control equipment design on AVANGRID’s electric delivery infrastructure in New York (NYSEG and RG&E).
Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, NY PSC, etc.). The Senior Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Unit Manager and work closely with cross-functional project teams to support project needs as directed by the Project Manager and Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.
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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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.
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NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
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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
AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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 careers@avangrid.com
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 Renewables
Job Posting End Date
April-28-2025
Reports to: Unit Manager Customer Funded Development
In Office Locations: Rochester, NY, Kirkwood, NY or Binghamton NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $76,186- $95,233
Job Summary
The Engineer - Electrical within the Projects Organization is responsible for overseeing the portfolio of projects assigned to the unit. This role ensures that each project adheres to regulatory requirements, company standards, and maintain consistency through. Responsible for the design, review and approve, protection & control equipment design on AVANGRID’s electric delivery infrastructure in New York (NYSEG and RG&E).
Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, NY PSC, etc.). The Senior Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Unit Manager and work closely with cross-functional project teams to support project needs as directed by the Project Manager and Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital and customer funded projects.
- Develops engineering conceptual design for substations and transmission line projects on Utilities.
- Participate on the detailed design, performing engineering reviews, calculations and/or recommending drawings or system improvements, according standards or international codes.
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis.
- Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants.
- Review and approve work of engineering contractors who provide automation engineering and design services to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Oversee quality aspects of engineering, including compliance with design standards and accuracy of documentation, field analysis and reporting, and test data.
- Lead collaborative analysis and review of projects, studies, and best practices with Engineering peers.
- Review of large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits and distribution circuits.
- Engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital and customer construction programs.
- Engineering calculations and analysis.
- Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants.
- Assists during storm restoration effort.
- Provides engineering support during construction and testing and commissioning phases when required.
- 4 years of experience in Engineering or 2 years of experience as P&C Electrical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.
- Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification preferred.
- Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner and ASPEN Line Database.
- Knowledge of Interconnection Standards such as IEEE-1547
- Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations such as NERC PRC standards.
- Knowledge on Electric substations and transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection.
- Knowledge of running and analyzing electric power load flows.
- Knowledge of FERC and state regulations.
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD and other Engineering tools.
- Experience working with contractors.
- Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Initiative & Change
- Focused on Results
- Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership (people managers/leaders)
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.
Click here for Additional Disclaimer Information
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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.
LI-AM1
#OFFICE
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
AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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 careers@avangrid.com
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 Renewables
Job Posting End Date
April-28-2025
Salary : $76,186 - $95,233
