Engineer - Electric System Engineering

Avangrid

Rochester, NY

Full Time

Posted October 20, 2026

$87k - $110k

Grid Infrastructure

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 21, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Reporting to: Manager, Projects Unit

Key Responsibilities

Execute detailed electric system engineering tasks across project phases, including scoping, budgeting support, conceptual and detailed design, construction support, and closeout.
Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and designs for electric systems; ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation and drawings (e.g., schematics, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications); ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
Support technical decision-making by providing sound engineering recommendations and resolving design issues.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with project requirements, company policies, and best practices.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet established quality standards and project schedules.
Verify that all electric system designs implemented by the company comply with applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
Participate in process improvement and standardization efforts to enhance engineering efficiency, consistency, and quality.
Conduct site visits, field walkdowns, and attend project meetings to support progress tracking and issue resolution.
Apply working knowledge of substation and electric system design and construction for utility environments or large-scale projects.
Manage assigned tasks and priorities to support timely project execution.
Collaborate effectively across departments to support integrated project delivery.
Work independently on assigned engineering tasks with minimal supervision while seeking guidance as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
3+ years minimum of relevant experience in electric system engineering, power systems, or substation design
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