Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer - Electrical Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit Reports in office: Kirkwood/ Binghamton, NY The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $100,000 - $120,500 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 Senior Electrical Engineer position will be responsible for planning and executing activities within the NY TLD/BES Program, specifically supporting engineering activities for electric transmission, substation, and system protection projects in integrated NYSEG projects. Plans, controls, and manages project activities to ensure the effective completion of engineering and design for construction projects. Provides liaison with other departments, divisions, vendors or consultants and coordinates with government agencies, customers, other utilities, or groups. Applies and interprets company, local, state, and national codes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Conducts feasibility studies, completes estimates and develops engineering criteria. Key Responsibilities 1. Performs engineering analyses of the electric/Physical substation and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for Substation to minimize customer outages due to equipment failure or system malfunction. Engineer detailed designs. Perform engineering calculations (25%,P) 2. Originates electric system and component reliability studies, outage contingency plans and capital budget proposals including a complete business case. Determines corrective action for operating deficiencies (10%,S) 3. Recommends system improvements, develops economic project proposals for improvements and provides project management for major substations and transmission construction projects (25%,P). 4. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems. Directs engineering contractors and consultants (15%,P) 5. Demonstrates new technology and implements it to enhance power system performance. Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required (10%,S) 6. Provides construction management, including coordinating field construction substations and transmission lines. Develops technical specifications, standards, contracts, and purchase orders. Administers contract terms and conditions, tracks budget and schedules, supervises field construction to ensure compliance. Approves changes within contract scope and negotiates contract settlement. (15%,P) Required Qualifications Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required. At least 5 years of experience in electric transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection. Knowledge of FERC and state regulations. Skills/Abilities: Able to perform circuit analysis including voltage drop capacitor and regular siting. Able to perform fault duty/motor start status. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong project management skills. #LI-AM1 #LI-ONSITE 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 w th a dis