Engineer - Central Engineering, Relay Protection P&C Standards

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison seeks an electrical engineer to join the Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team. You will help redesign P&C systems, develop standards, and test protective schemes across the network.

The role requires hands-on experience in relay protection, P&C engineering, and familiarity with fault analysis tools, along with strong communication and presentation skills. Travel and emergency response duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of engineering work experience; or 4+ years if Electrical Engineering specialty.
• Relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and industry-standard fault analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, test, implement, and maintain protection and control system standards.
• Research industry best practices to support continuous improvement of P&C standards.
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluate hardware/software solutions for protection system upgrades.
• Support PRSI initiatives to enhance design, operation, and reliability of P&C systems.
• Provide technical support to PRSI functions including asset management and remote monitoring.
• Oversee vendor activities and conduct technical reviews to ensure engineering standards are met.
• Communicate with stakeholders to implement relay protection standards and manage expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentations

MS Office proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E CAPE

Aspen

Fault study tools

Relay platforms

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to be part of our Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team, where multifold strategic initiatives in redesigning Con Edisons Protection and Control (P&C) systems are taking place. You will be on the cutting edge of clean energy future and part of a collaborative culture where information is shared, and innovative ideas are welcome. Being part of PRSI team is an exciting opportunity to create futuristic P&C design integrating technology and innovation for Con Edisons unique electric system.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, test, implement, and maintain protection and control (P&C) system standards, including philosophy documents, relay setting guides, templates, drawings, and test procedures.
• Research industry best practices and emerging technologies to support continuous improvement of established P&C standards.
• Perform engineering analyses, evaluate new hardware and software solutions, and support the deployment of protection system upgrade initiatives.
• Support PRSI department efforts by implementing new strategies, initiatives, and processes to enhance the design, operation, and reliability of P&C systems.
• Provide technical support to other PRSI functions, including protection system asset management and remote monitoring and analytics of substation P&C devices.
• Oversee vendor activities and perform technical reviews to ensure contractor work meets engineering standards and departmental requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to implement relay protection standards, obtain feedback, and manage expectations.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required. or

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of engineering work experience. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required.

Relevant Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
• Proficiency in using PSS/E CAPE, Aspen or equivalent fault study analysis tools, required.
• Experience with various microprocessor relay platforms and software, required.
• Ability to write engineering specifications and standards, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel throughout the company service territory and work at company locations as needed.
• Ability to wear the required PPE as needed.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions, and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in power plants and high voltage substations.