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 is seeking a professional to join the Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team. This role focuses on redesigning P&C systems, testing, implementing, and maintaining standards, and advancing protection and control design across the electric network.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze new hardware and software, support upgrades, and participate in emergency assignments and field deployments with travel and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant relay protection experience.
• Experience in protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to write engineering specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, test, implement, and maintain protection and control system standards.
• Research industry best practices and emerging technologies to support continual improvement.
• Perform engineering analyses, evaluate new hardware and software solutions, and support deployments.
• Support PRSI by implementing new strategies, initiatives, and processes for P&C design and reliability.
• Provide technical support to other PRSI functions including asset management and remote monitoring.
• Oversee vendor activities and perform technical reviews to ensure engineering standards.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders to implement relay protection standards and manage expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

CAPE

Aspen

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.

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.