AUGUSTA, MEPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Avangrid

• Job overview

  The Senior Meteorologist at Avangrid leads the Weather Forecasting and Analytics Unit within the Emergency Management Department, playing a critical role in preparing the company for severe weather and climate change impacts.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing accurate weather forecasts, briefing operational leaders during severe weather, informing long-term climate strategies, leading the forecasting unit, providing expert testimony, and managing external weather vendor relationships.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary ranges from $94,490 to $129,924 depending on location and experience; benefits include standard company offerings with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and potential emergency role assignments requiring schedule flexibility.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a master's degree in meteorology or related field, 3+ years of operational forecasting experience, budget and vendor management skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities; a PhD, 5+ years experience, management experience, and utility industry knowledge are preferred.

• Career development

  The position offers leadership opportunities within the Emergency Management Department and involvement in strategic climate and weather forecasting initiatives, supporting professional growth in meteorology and operational management.

• Work environment and culture

  Avangrid promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer-centric communication in a fast-paced environment.

• Company information

  Avangrid is a utility company operating in the Northeastern US, committed to sustainable energy and emergency preparedness, with multiple corporate offices in CT, ME, NY, and a focus on climate change mitigation.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Emergency Management Department's Weather Forecasting and Analytics Unit, working under the Director of Emergency Operations in a leadership capacity.

• Job location and travel

  This is an onsite position located in one of Avangrid's corporate offices in Orange, CT; Augusta, ME; Rochester, NY; or Kirkwood, NY, within the company's service territories.

• Application process

  Applicants must apply online by July 28, 2025, with accommodations available for disabled individuals via the People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

• Unique job features

  The role uniquely combines operational weather forecasting with strategic leadership in emergency management and climate change adaptation, including vendor management and regulatory testimony responsibilities.

Company overview

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company that operates in 24 states across the United States. They focus on renewable energy generation, primarily through wind and solar power, and provide electricity and natural gas distribution services. Avangrid makes money by generating and selling renewable energy, as well as through regulated utility operations. The company was formed in 2015 through the merger of Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation, and it is a subsidiary of the Spanish energy giant Iberdrola Group.

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