[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Iberdrola jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Iberdrola · United States Of America, NY # Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng United States Of America, New York, Binghamton Manager or lead $120,000 - $145,800 Operations Listed on Iberdrola’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Iberdrola’s careers site →](https://iberdrola.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Iberdrola/job/United-States-Of-America-New-York-Binghamton/Lead-Engineer---Electric-System-Eng_R-34444) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Iberdrola](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/) / Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng ## Job description ### Lead Engineer - Electric System Engineering Reports to: Manager ### Projects Unit Reports in office - Kirkwood/ Binghamton, NY The salary range for this position is dependent on location and 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 engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection on AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI). Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, CT PUC, etc.). Set policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation. ### Key Responsibilities Define, review, and maintain the standards and best practices for transmission and distribution substations control and automation system and design. Analyze and propose engineering solutions to improve substation networking, SCADA communication, local HMIs (Human Machine Interface) and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), time synchronization and protection relays fast communication. Review and approve work of engineering contractors. Define, maintain, and update company processes as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements. Define, and update internal processes, and performance indicators. Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements. Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans. Act as subject matter expert during audits. Represent the company on regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors. Serve as a mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees. Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis. ### Required Qualifications - 7 years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering or related discipline. - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degrees. - Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection. - Advanced knowledge in communication protocols (DNP, MMS, Modbus, IRIG-B, NTP, SNMP) - Advanced knowledge in serial and ethernet networking (RS-232/485, OSI model, TCP, UDP, IP, VLAN) - Advanced knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. - Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis. ### Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred. Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification. Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations. Knowledge in PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential. Business process management capabilities perspective. Electrical Design Experience. #LI-AM1 #LI-ONSITE Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information 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. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. 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. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management. ### Job Posting End Date January-1-2027 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: United States Of America, New York, Binghamton - Pay: $120,000 - $145,800[Apply on Iberdrola’s careers site →](https://iberdrola.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Iberdrola/job/United-States-Of-America-New-York-Binghamton/Lead-Engineer---Electric-System-Eng_R-34444) ## Hiring at Iberdrola - Open jobs: 231 - New in the last 7 days: 68 - Tracked since: Jul 21, 2026 [All Iberdrola jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Iberdrola ### [Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/ed03d10a10de56ef6734/) United States Of America, New York, Binghamton ### [Lead Line Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/42bd32c3388389acad4c/) United States Of America, New York, Binghamton ### [Senior Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/0e544e7673b0eef75f35/) United States Of America, New York, Binghamton ### [Senior Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/8e564ac8b987edc3b4a6/) United States Of America, New York, Binghamton ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cyber Software Eng - System Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/59873b1cf6851f9a7f54/) Lockheed Martin · Annapolis Junction, MD ### [Cyber Software Eng Sr - System Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/26b948b68025dc4f4b5d/) Lockheed Martin · Annapolis Junction, MD ### [Vehicle Systems Engineer – Electric Vehicle Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3b3f00456651f04fb20c/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States ### [Electric HV Charging System Sr. Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/daimler-truck-holding/jobs/6c0d14404408dedc4cb3/) Daimler Truck Holding · Portland, OR US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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