Associate Hydro Engineer

Local Rotational Graduate

Designed to guide students by three foundational principles—Exposure, Experience, and Engagement—this graduate program provides exposure to multiple business and engineering functions, hands‑on project assignments, and engagement in meaningful work that fosters leadership and career growth. The core of the program consists of three rotating job assignments generally every 6‑9 months across one of the several potential tracks.

The Hydro Engineering group is responsible for the engineering, technical, regulatory and project support needed to safely, reliably, and efficiently operate and maintain NYSEG and RG&E hydroelectric generating facilities and associated water retaining structures throughout New York State. The team is involved with capital project development, design and execution, engineering support for operations and maintenance, regulatory and environmental compliance, and long‑term asset management.

Hydro Engineering works closely with Hydro Operations, project management, regulatory agencies, and contractors to ensure safe and reliable operation of the facility, which supports renewable energy goals and objectives.

This opportunity will be located in Rochester, NY within the Hydro Engineering Group.

Participants will rotate through the following tracks, each lasting 8 months. The order may change based on business need.

• Operations & Maintenance – Support engineering‑driven O&M activities essential to safe, reliable, and efficient hydroelectric operation. Responsibilities include equipment/facility condition assessments, performance and reliability studies, and preventative maintenance planning.
• Hydroelectric Capital Projects – Engage with the full lifecycle of major capital projects: initiation, planning, design, and construction. Exposure to project financials, schedules, engineering drawings, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and contractor coordination.
• Compliance / Regulatory – Learn how facilities meet environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements at local, state, and federal levels. Activities include permitting assistance, site and dam safety inspections, and tracking compliance with agencies such as FERC.

The next cohort will start July 2026.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering
• Preferred GPA 3.2 or higher
• Less than 2 years of professional work experience (internships not included)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read drawings and schematics preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment and learn business processes and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated strong leadership and/or proven technical skills
• Highly motivated and takes initiative
• U.S. work authorization required / legally authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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Employees may be assigned emergency roles or NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles (Critical Infrastructure Protection, Operations and Planning) in various business areas, requiring potential work outside of regular schedules.