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Iberdrola

Principal Engineer – Trans & Sub Asset Planning

Iberdrola

. Execute comprehensive needs and solutions assessments addressing T&S reliability and infrastructure needs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesLead💰 $128,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in T&D Power Systems, including Planning, Design, Operations, and Maintenance, with a strong focus on project cost recovery mechanisms and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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T&D Power SystemsProject Cost Recovery MechanismsRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringProject ManagementSystem DesignRisk AssessmentDocumentation RequirementsEngineering ReviewInvestment PlanningRegulatory Reporting
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering LicenseMBA
Industry Keywords
NESCASCEAGR TMsNon-Wires AlternativesAVANGRID IP ProcessISO ReportingRate Case PreparationsInvestment PlanTransmission System Review GroupCAPEX Investment Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute comprehensive needs and solutions assessments addressing T&S reliability and infrastructure needs
  • Develop the majority of new T&S capital projects to Conceptual design level (IP2) for financial approval and handoff to execution
  • Ensure proposed T&S projects meet stakeholder and internal Investment Plan requirements with proper justification and documentation
  • Serve as lead member and contributor of the Transmission System Review Group (TSRG), vetting and approving new projects
  • Potentially serve as chair or vice-chair of TSRG for AVANGRID
  • Provide technical, investment oversight, and decision-making for T&S capital projects from inception through construction
  • Support AVANGRID's Long Term Outlook of the T&S CAPEX investment portfolio, including rate case preparations, regulatory funding commitments, and ISO reporting
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Planning personnel to identify and mitigate T&S system issues
  • Investigate and prioritize T&S system needs requiring comprehensive intervention assessments
  • Establish documentation requirements based on project cost, complexity, and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare, present, review, and edit executive and comprehensive reports explaining system needs and recommended solutions
  • Present to and influence internal and external stakeholders, including executives, regulators, and ISOs
  • Build collaborative relationships across internal business areas and with external stakeholders
  • Provide strategic leadership across multiple operating companies and geographic locations
  • Lead or advise on complex multidisciplinary issues involving Asset Management, T&S project technical review, system topology design, reliability and resiliency, equipment standardization, equipment ratings, and Protection & Control
  • Serve as a witness on regulatory and technical issues and represent AVANGRID in national and regional forums
  • Initiate studies to identify issues and system needs, evaluate threats and opportunities, and prioritize system-wide solutions based on risk, value, and implementation complexity
  • Represent company interests before regional and regulatory bodies and provide strategic guidance on complex regulatory and technical issues
  • Advise senior leaders on risks, opportunities, and business uncertainty related to industry changes and projects
  • Anticipate impacts of legislative and regulatory changes to tariffs, investment rate recovery, and business strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or related
  • 10+ years of practical experience and working knowledge across a broad range of T&D Power Systems including planning, engineering, construction or operations
  • Practical knowledge of T&S Power Systems: Planning, Design, Operations, & Maintenance
  • In-depth understanding of applicable internal/external design codes and criteria, including NESC, ASCE, and AGR TMs
  • In-depth understanding of project cost recovery mechanisms, including NE-PTF regionalization and NY Rate Case
  • Knowledge of documentation requirements, Non-Wires Alternatives laws/regulations, and AVANGRID's IP Process
  • Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly and convincingly in written, verbal, and presentation formats
  • Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation and review and approve engineering work done by others
  • Ability to lead and be accountable for internal and external consulting staff
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and lead a team toward successful completion of commitments
  • An advanced education such as an MBA and/or a Professional Engineering License is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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