Iberdrola · 6 months ago
Engineer - Substation
United States Of America, New York, Rochester
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP is seeking an Engineer - Substation to perform electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations. The role involves project planning, equipment specification, and providing technical expertise to ensure safe and reliable energy delivery.
EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Plans and coordinates larger scale engineering projects, scheduling and cost tracking, and coordination support for various Company departments and customers
Performs moderately complex engineering analysis to determine equipment ratings, insulation coordination, grounding, and lightening protection requirements
Provides technical expertise for the substation maintenance technicians and electric field operations substation maintenance personnel to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy related services
Helps plan the design and construction standards, determine installation and operating requirements, and helps evaluate new products and vendors. Provides equipment application and maintenance recommendations
Performs additional activities as requested: maintenance program development, maintenance specifications, equipment assessment, technical support, maintenance practice development and equipment specs for substation equipment (power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, regulators, etc.)
Provides preliminary designs and estimates in support of capital budget plans and System Planning studies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, BSEE, in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited university/college required and 2+ years of relevant experience required
Experience in engineering including electric substation maintenance and field engineering work
Demonstrated substation maintenance and test experience is required
Professional Engineering license in applicable state
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program preferred)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Additional coursework or certification in Power Systems, Project Management, or Grid Modernization is a plus
Proficiency in electrical design and analysis tools such as: AutoCAD, ETAP, CYME (CYMCAP, or PowerWorld)
Familiarity with protection and control systems, relay coordination, and substation design
Understanding of utility standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NEC, NESC)
Experience with SCADA systems, GIS platforms, or asset management tools is beneficial
Hands-on experience supporting capital infrastructure projects—from design through construction and commissioning
Exposure to field work, including site inspections, contractor coordination, and troubleshooting
Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, construction, operations)
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Interest in continuous learning, professional development, and contributing to a collaborative team environment
Company
Iberdrola
Iberdrola is an energy company that generates electricity through nuclear, fossil-fuel, and hydroelectric power.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.07BKey Investors
European Investment BankEuropean UnionInternational Finance Corporation
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $576.7M
2025-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.16B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $30.39M
Leadership Team
Diego Diaz
Global Head of Ventures & New Technologies
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