Associate Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Electric Corp in Rochester, NY seeks an Associate Engineer - Protection & Control to engineer transmission and substation protection systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards. You will protect safety and reliability of the grid while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology, strong analytical abilities, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technology.
• Basic knowledge of power systems.
• Familiarity with national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements for power system protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of electric transmission and substation protection related to disturbance monitoring and reporting, misoperation identification and correction, maintenance, and protection schemes.
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors.
• Define, maintain, and update company processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review internal processes and performance indicators; assist with audits and evidentiary documentation.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology

Tools

Reading drawings and schematics

Job description

Associate Engineer - Protection & Control# Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo## Associate Engineer - Protection & ControlSolicitar: Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Rochester: Publicado hoy: Fecha final: 30 de noviembre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud): R-34380**Associate Engineer - Protection & Control**Reports to: Supervisor - Protection & Control Location: **In Office (5 Days)**, Rochester NYThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $72,400 - $90,500**What 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****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid** **Job Summary** Responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection on AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI). Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, CT PUC, etc.). Understand policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation.**Key Responsibilities*** Perform analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection related to Disturbance Monitoring and Reporting, Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction, Protection System Maintenance, Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding, Remedial Action Schemes, Transmission Relay Loadability, Relay Performance During Stable Power Swings, and Coordination of Protection Systems.* Review and approve work of engineering contractors.* Define, maintain, and update company processes as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements.* Review and update internal processes, and performance indicators.* Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements.* Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.* Participate during audit preparation.* Participate in regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors.* Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets.* Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.* Basic knowledge of power systems* Awareness of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection. **Preferred Qualifications*** Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.* Ability to read drawings and schematics.* Able to work in a team environment and learn key business processes/procedures #LI-Onsite#LI-VF1**Company:**ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. Las prácticas y políticas de empleo de AVANGRID están orientadas a la contratación de una plantilla diversa y al mantenimiento de una cultura inclusiva. En AVANGRID ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo y promoción justas y equitativas a todos los empleados y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra condición protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local. Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]-30-2026