Principal Engineer - Electrical - Iberdrola Renewables : Job Details

Principal Engineer - Electrical

Iberdrola Renewables

Job Location : Rochester,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:05:15Z

Job Description :

Job Title: Principal Engineer-Electrical

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience, ranging from $114,000 to $142,000.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Principal Engineer to lead our engineering team in executing critical substation protection and control system renovation projects, as well as replacing key equipment such as circuit breakers, ensuring full compliance with applicable technical, regulatory, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex engineering projects, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering team, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of substation renovation projects.
  • Develop and oversee strategies for the renovation of protection and control systems in substations.
  • Coordinate the replacement of major equipment, including circuit breakers, with minimal operational disruption.
  • Prepare technical scope of work, specifications, data sheets, and construction drawings.
  • Oversee detailed engineering design for major substation equipment replacements.
  • Manage technical review of vendor proposals, support supplier selection, and validate third-party designs.
  • Collaborate with project managers, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure feasible and effective engineering solutions.
  • Ensure project compliance with electrical codes, standards (NESC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI), and internal guidelines.
  • Provide agile problem-solving support, especially during emergencies involving critical equipment replacement.
  • Evaluate and improve engineering processes for efficiency and quality.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in substation protection and control systems.
  • Ensure safety regulation compliance, particularly for substation operations.
  • Provide technical leadership on complex projects impacting the business.
  • Mentor and develop team members as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • Liaise with contractors on policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

    • Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
    • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
    • Strong theoretical engineering knowledge.
    • Experience in operations and substation engineering design.
    • Practical engineering experience/application.
    • Ability to review and approve engineering work for compliance.
    • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards at various government levels.

    Qualifications

    • Master's Degree preferred.
    • Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and project management skills.
    • Strong communication, leadership, and change management abilities.
    • Knowledge of regulatory environment and relevant standards up to 345kV.
    • Technical skills in substation design, equipment specifications, construction, and outage sequencing (expert level).
    • Technical expertise in foundation design, layout, civil specifications, and load analysis (expert level).

    Competencies

    • Growth & Continuous Improvement
    • Initiative & Change
    • Results Focus
    • Customer Centricity
    • Effective Communication
    • Collaboration
    • Leadership

    Disclaimer

    AVANGRID is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

    Employees may be assigned emergency roles and required to work outside regular hours during system emergencies, especially in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York.

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    Company: ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

    Mobility Information

    Applicants must meet immigration requirements to work legally in the country of the vacancy.

    We provide equal employment opportunities. For accommodations, contact [email protected].

    Job Posting End Date: July 25, 2025

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