Lead Engineer - Standards

Advance transmission construction and design standards for overhead and underground electric lines by leading engineering teams, specs, and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed, complex engineering analyses, designs, and calculations using standard methodology, principles, and approved alternatives.
• Create alternate methods or design concepts to address standards engineering challenges and improve processes or services.
• Resolve unique standards engineering problems using broad technical perspective.
• Apply forensic analysis, material evaluations, material applications, and construction standards to support engineering decisions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings such as schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Develop and specify equipment, assemble assignment documentation, and define complex requirements using deep expertise in electric transmission line engineering.
• Serve as a technical SME for distribution equipment including conductors, switches, poles, and structures.
• Anticipate internal and external business considerations and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in industry associations to support standards knowledge and continuous learning.
• Act as a facilitator, mentor, and reviewer of other engineers’ work.
• Assess customer and stakeholder needs and recommend actions aligned to those requirements.
• Explain complex concepts and influence others to adopt appropriate changes.
• Lead engineering teams to complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Guide and mentor engineers in standards engineering methodology.
• Independently apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines, and Avangrid policies and procedures.
• Interpret processes and standards related to electrical equipment and recommend solutions and best practices.
• Represent Standards in projects, task forces, and studies.
• Develop business cases and manage projects, processes, and initiatives or teams in line with applicable Avangrid guidelines.
• Coordinate phases of engineering for assigned portions of a project or program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 7 years minimum experience performing engineering duties (preference for 10 years).
• Advanced specialized training or a graduate-level engineering degree is required.
• Professional engineer (PE) license is desirable.
• In-depth experience in electric transmission line engineering, including knowledge of internal, external, and regulatory issues.
• Maintain knowledge of leading-edge techniques or technology through participation in professional associations, with ability to explain complex concepts and influence others.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with regulatory and/or public entities.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor others.

Location

• Augusta, ME (onsite)
• Reports in office to: Augusta, Maine
• Mobility information: Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must comply with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 130,000 - 145,800 per year
• Base salary range depends on experience and location (within $130,000 - $145,800)

Benefits

• 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

Reporting & Assignment Scope

• Reports to: Supervisor - Network Standards
• Company listed: CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO

Additional Compliance and Emergency Roles

• Employees may be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P).
• NERC compliance role responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention (communicated by management).
• Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and may be required to work outside: applicable to employees working in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions (not applicable to those working for Avangrid Power).

Job posting end date: October 2, 2026