Lead Line Engineer

Job Title: Lead Line Engineer

Reports to Manager - Projects Unit

Work type: Office

Location: Binghamton, NY OR Rochester NY

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $120,000- 145,800

• 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

Responsible for high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs for all operating companies in Avangrid Networks. Line designs include structural or electrical calculations, routing, and preparation of engineering drawings. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations. Position reports to the Unit Manager Line Projects but will workday-today in a cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the NYSEG project manager(s).

Key Responsibilities

Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.

Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers.

Proactively identify and perform special projects and studies that innovatively solve unique and complex problems with broad impact to the business.

Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services,

Solve unique and complex engineering problems. Identify innovative solutions,

Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency.

Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and applying engineering judgment to solve technical problems,

Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards,

Represent the company on regional and national committees when needed.

Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department.

Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.

Ability to collaborate across departments

Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices

Work independently with little supervision For Lead Engineers:

Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.

Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department

Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills

Ability to collaborate across departments

Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices

Work independently with little supervision

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills/Competencies

Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)

Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")

Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation

Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others - to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment - Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Experience/Training:

Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in the delivery of projects, as necessary

Relevant network construction and operational experience to include field inspections

Computer literacy

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Professional Engineering License Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

General Skills:

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems,

Proven ability to lead and manage projects,

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts,

Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.

Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.

Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.

Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels

Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions

Awareness and understanding of key business drivers

Ability to devise solutions to both common and complex problems/challenges.

Where appropriate, technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.

Where required, knowledge of:

Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements

Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV

Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV

Routine Technical Skills:

CAD Drafting - Expert

Company Procedures, Processes and Standards - Expert

Construction and Outage Sequencing - Expert

Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations- Expert

PLS-CADD Modeling - Expert

Project Scoping and Estimating - Expert

Technical Writing and Communication - Expert

Unique Technical Skills:

Foundation Design - Expert/Competent1

Overhead Transmission Line Layout - Expert/Competent1

Surveying - Expert/Competent1

Transmission Equipment Specifications - Expert/Competent1

Transmission Line Maintenance - Expert/Competent1

Transmission Material Selection - Expert/Competent1

Transmission Service Specifications - Expert/Competent1

Underground Transmission Line Design - Expert/Competent1

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Company:

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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