Lead Engineer - Transmission Planning

Reports to Manager Transmission Planning

Reports in Office to CT - Orange - 100 Marsh Hill Rd or NY - Rochester - Scottsville Rd

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $120,000-$139,431

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, is required. Additional consideration given to applicants with an advanced degree and / or professional certifications.

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of industry experience related to the planning or operation of transmission and distribution power systems.

Avangrid is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Transmission Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in identifying and developing transmission system investments that will modernize the electric grid and support the ongoing clean energy transition. As Lead Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include leading and performing highly technical power system studies including modeling, simulations, and analyses to address system needs and support the company’s strategic vision.

Technical Skills And Requirements

The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of candidates seeking a position in Transmission Planning. However, applicable industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous direct utility and/or system planning experience.

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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.

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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.

August-1-2025