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Engineer - Substation

Kirkwood, NY ยท On-site

$90.20K - $114.90K/yr

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 ...

Engineer - Substation

Rochester, NY ยท On-site

$97.20K - $123.80K/yr

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 ...

Engineer - Substation

Rochester, NY

$97.20K - $123.80K/yr

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 ...

Summary Responsible for maintaining, constructing, and retrofitting electric substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, switches, battery systems, tap changers, cooling systems ...

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How much do substation maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation maintenance in the United States is $39.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Substation Maintenance job?

A Substation Maintenance job involves inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical substations to ensure reliable power distribution. Workers in this role handle equipment like transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting faults. They follow safety protocols to minimize risks and often work in various weather conditions. Strong electrical knowledge and technical skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Substation Maintenance position, and why are they important?

To excel in Substation Maintenance, you should have a solid understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting skills, and a background in electrical or power technology, often supported by a relevant technical diploma or certification. Familiarity with relay testing equipment, SCADA systems, and OSHA safety standards is typically required, along with certifications such as NETA or relevant journeyman licenses. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills are also valuable in this role. These skills ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in maintaining critical power infrastructure.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Substation Maintenance?

Substation Maintenance professionals are responsible for inspecting, testing, and repairing electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays within power substations. Their daily activities often include performing preventive maintenance, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, documenting inspection results, and responding to any reported faults or outages. They may work independently or as part of a small team, collaborating closely with engineers and system operators to ensure uninterrupted power delivery. This hands-on role often involves both indoor and outdoor work, sometimes requiring shift or on-call duties to address emergencies promptly.
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Infographic showing various Substation Maintenance job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,178 per year, or $40 per hour.

Engineer - Substation

Iberdrola

Kirkwood, NY โ€ข On-site

$90.20K - $114.90K/yr

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Job description

Engineer - Substation

Department: Powering New York

Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit
Location: In Office,Rochester NY, Kirkwood NY

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

  • $87,600 - $109,500

What We Offer:

  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
  • Generous performancebased bonuses
  • 12% 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and clear careeradvancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary

Performs electrical engineering for the construction of high voltage electrical substations including project planning and development of scope, estimating, economic evaluation, analysis of alternatives, and specification of equipment.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Education & Experience 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.

  • Technical Skills/Competencies

    • 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.)

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Company:

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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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:

June-30-2026