2024 Associate / Entry level Electrical Engineer / Local Rotational Program at Avangrid in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

AVANGRID is a destination employer where talented and committed people build long-term careers. We are committed to unleashing every employee's potential. Our 2-Year Local Rotational Program will provide a solid foundation for your long-term AVANGRID career by offering recent university graduates an opportunity to establish critical technical and leadership skills while gaining a well-rounded experience within our organization.



Local Rotational Graduate is guided by three foundational principles: Exposure. Experience. Engagement. Exposure to multiple business and engineering functions providing the opportunity to connect with managers, teams and resources across the organization to build a strong network. Experience in a variety of challenging project-based assignments through immersion and on-the-job learning. Engagement in meaningful work and collaboration allowing participants to feel empowered and thrive in their careers.The core of the program consists of three rotating job assignments generally every 6-9 months across one of the several potential tracks. Depending on the track, you may establish broad experience across engineering groups or deeper experience within a more specialized area. Each is designed to develop the experience and critical skills needed for your future role after graduating from the program.


For each rotation, participants will be tasked with challenging but rewarding assignments that will have a positive impact on the communities we serve while also providing opportunities to develop as a future engineering leader. Members may also be given opportunities to work on Process Improvement or Cross Functional Projects that relate to their rotations. Depending on the degree, desired career path and business needs, these rotations could include experiences in Orange, CT, Rochester/Binghamton, NY and Augusta/Portland, ME.



The rotations may be in one of the following tracks, depending on business need and availability:

Process & Technology
Grid Modernization/ Innovations
Operational Smart Grids/Cyber
Electric Operations, Planning & Projects



The next cohort will start July 2024.




Job Requirements/ Preferences:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (w/ Data Analytics, Computer Science/IT, Software Engineering, or Power Systems a plus)
Preferred GPA of 3.2 and above
Engineering co-op or internship experience preferred (Avangrid Internship a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to read drawings and schematics preferred
Able to work in a team environment and learn key business processes/procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated strong leadership and/or proven technical skills
Highly motivated and takes initiative
Able to relocate for positions as required


US work authorization is required/Legally authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for future sponsorship


Pay range $77K-$90K.


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Job Posting End Date:

May-17-2024