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Lead Engineer Electric System Eng

Avangrid Service Company

ROCHESTER, NYJob$116–145K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$116–145K/yr
Location
ROCHESTER, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Lead Engineer in Integrated Projects oversees a portfolio of projects, ensuring engineering complies with regulations, company standards, and consistent practices. The role leads detailed engineering work from scoping and design through construction and closeout, provides technical leadership, and coordinates with project teams, vendors, and contractors. It focuses on substation design and construction in utility or large-scale corporate environments and is office-based in Rochester, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project EngineeringEngineering AnalysisEngineering DesignSubstation DesignSubstation Construction

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering7+ Years Relevant ExperienceProfessional Engineering LicenseMaster's Degree

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Lead Engineer - Electric Systems Engineering Reporting to: Manager, Projects Unit Location: Rochester, NY Work Type: Office The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,000 to $145,00 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 The Lead Engineer in the Integrated Projects organization is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects within their assigned unit, ensuring each project is engineered in compliance with regulations, company standards, and consistent practices. Position reports to the Unit Manager, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the Project Manager and Unit Manager. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute detailed engineering projects, including scoping, budgeting, conceptual design, contract management, construction, and closeout. Perform and review complex engineering analyses, calculations, and designs; ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Review and approve and maintain engineering documentation and drawings (e.g., schematics, one-line diagrams); ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, guide decision-making and foster skill development. Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and contractors; act as liaison to ensure alignment with company policies and best practices. Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and project milestones. Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards. Drive process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. Conduct site visits and coordinate project meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues. Demonstrate expertise in substation design and construction for utility environments or large-scale corporate projects. Lead prioritization of tasks and projects to ensure timely completion and efficient workflow. Collaborate across departments. Work independently with little supervision. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering +7 years minimum relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering License Master's Degree #LI-OFFICE #LI-JO1 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 lann

How this job compares

Set against the 1,232 open Lead Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$116–145K/yr
  • New York median$120–179K/yr61 salary ranges
  • US median$126–215K/yr949 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 13% below the New York median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Lead Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Lead Engineer jobs in New York and 1,232 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Lead Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,081 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 790 of the 1,232 open Lead Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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