# Lead Engineer - Substations

> LaBella Associates · Rochester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-28

**Salary:** USD 75,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Program Management

## Description

We are currently hiring a Lead Engineer - Substations in LaBella’s Program Management Services Division at our client’s office.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

**Responsibilities**

-   Project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout.
-   Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations.
-   Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companies.
-   Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
-   Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
-   Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business. Mentor develop and support team in technical skills.
-   SME for team.
-   Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices.
-   Work independently with little supervision

## Requirements

-   5-10 years of engineering experience in the functional area
-   Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
-   PE required

## Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

-   Flexible Work Schedule
-   Health/Dental Insurance
-   401k Plan with Employer Match
-   Short & Long Term Disability
-   Profit Sharing
-   Paid Time Off
-   Leadership Development Program
-   Fitness Reimbursement
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Referral Bonus Program
-   Wellness Program
-   Team Building Events
-   Community Service Events

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