Lead Engineer - Telecommunications
Reports to Senior Manager - Telecommunications
Reports in office to Orange, CT
The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $120,000 to $160,000What 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
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JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as the lead engineer in the analysis, design and construction of telecommunications systems related to assigned projects. Acts as a
resident telecommunications expert and approves equipment invoices as required for telecommunications projects.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(% of Time, Primary / Secondary)
1. Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with ANSI, NEC, IEE standards, architecture and protocol standards, the Company's Safety
Instructions, corporate accounting requirements, and collective bargaining unit craft work rules applying to telecommunications projects.
2. Provides client consultation and supports and demonstrates the ability to effectively define and communicate problems, options, and recommended solutions.
3. Prepares strategic plans for corporate telecommunications networks and services, as well as exhibits, tables and text for planning reports.
4. Performs research and analysis of customer business applications to determine functional requirements. Collects network performance statistics. Conducts complex manual or computer-aided analyses of
telecommunications systems performance and complex engineering economic analysis of system alternatives.
5. Designs various telecommunications systems of significant size and complexity, such as: planning of project activities and arranging project support resources; designs and cost estimates, both preliminary
and detailed; equipment specification, proposal evaluation, requisitioning and delivery coordination to meet construction schedules.
6. Conducts inspection and coordination of telecommunications systems installations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Skills/Abilities:
Strong communication skills.
Able to multi-task.
Able to work effectively with others in coordination of projects.
Experience/Training:
At least 3 years as a Telecommunications Engineer or its equivalent in the field, 7-10 years of experience in Engineering
Experience with emerging telecommunications tools and technologies.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or its equivalent
from an accredited Electrical Engineering program.
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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:
August-28-2026Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- Minimum 3 years as a Telecommunications Engineer or equivalent
- 7-10 years of engineering experience
- Experience with emerging telecommunications tools and technologies
- Knowledge of ANSI, NEC, IEEE standards and NERC/CIP reliability/compliance requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple project activities
- Ability to work effectively with others and coordinate project resources
What We Do
With more than 180 years of history, Iberdrola is today a global energy leader, the leading wind power producer and one of the largest electricity companies in the world in terms of stock market capitalisation. We have been committed to clean energy for more than 20 years with the objective of exceeding 52,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2025. The group supplies energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries, has more than 600,000 shareholders, a workforce of more than 42,300 employees. We are leading the energy transition to a sustainable model through our investments in renewables, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation to deliver the most advanced products and services to our customers. Find out more in 'Life at Iberdrola
