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Behind every reliable power line, solar panel, and substation is a team of engineers whose expertise keeps the energy moving. At Avangrid, they are the backbone of our company, designing safe and dependable systems, advancing power generation, and driving innovations that move us toward a more reliable, resilient future. From restoring service after storms to modernizing the grid and developing data-driven solutions, our engineers make progress possible every day. Their work not only shapes the future of energy but also improves the daily lives of

In honor of National Engineer’s Week, we are highlighting the great minds at Avangrid helping to create a brighter energy future. Meet David Nizzardo, Senior Cyber Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist, and a graduate of our Engineering Development Program. What is your title and can you provide a brief description of your role? I am a Senior Cyber Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist and ForgeRock SME in Infrastructure & Compliance. I focus on deploying, managing and improving identity and access solutions across Avangrid’s operational

In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the great minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Toussaint Lohomboli, an Associate Engineer in our Local Rotational Graduate Program. What is your title and role? I am an Associate Engineer participating in the Local Rotational Graduate Program. This program provides the opportunity to complete three rotations in different departments across the company while continuing to work in an engineering role. My first rotation was with the Substation Projects team, my second rotation was with the Project

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Fady Soliman, Distribution Planning Associate Engineer at United Illuminating. What is your current role? Distribution Planning Associate Engineer. I develop and use power system models and tools for studying the interconnection of generation, storage, and new load additions to the distribution network according to IEEE and ANSI standards to ensure the reliability

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Devon MarcAurele, Supervisor – Interconnections. What is your current role? Supervisor – Interconnections for NY supporting both New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric. I oversee distributed energy resources (DER) impact studies that determine the impact and upgrades necessary to interconnect these customers to our system. I also

National Engineers Week, founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Taking place from February 16–22, 2025, Engineers Week celebrates the vital role engineers play in shaping our world. We’re not just powering homes and businesses—we’re pioneering the future of energy. Every day, from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, our engineers are solving complex challenges, optimizing infrastructure, and driving innovations

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. By balancing decades of experience with a relentless pursuit for forward-thinking innovation, we’re creating a smarter, stronger grid, growing our energy generation system, and pursuing new solutions every day. In honor of National Engineer’s Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Fred Schiavi, Lead Commercial and Industrial Energy Engineer. What made you pursue engineering? Growing up on a small farm, we were always fixing farm equipment, building structures, and making anything work with

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. By balancing decades of experience with a relentless pursuit for forward-thinking innovation, we’re creating a smarter, stronger grid, growing our energy generation system, and pursuing new solutions every day. In honor of National Engineer’s Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Ben Shepard, Director for CMP's Lines Projects. What made you pursue engineering? It all started when I was growing up playing with Legos. I even had an entire Lego city built in

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