Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola; City of Rochester (NY); Hybride; USD 87 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match (12%)

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Résumé du poste

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an experienced Engineer in Protection & Control to design, analyze, and maintain protection systems for our transmission network. The role requires coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include review of designs, development of technical specs, and leading contractors in automation work. Travel to sites is required on an as-needed basis, with growth opportunities and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Engineering or 1 year of experience in Protection & Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology; MS preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and protection standards.

Responsabilités

• Perform design, estimation, and analysis of transmission and substation protection systems.
• Review and approve protection designs and contractor work for standards compliance.
• Develop technical specifications, contracts and purchase orders.
• Direct engineering contractors and consultants in system automation & integration.
• Travel to worksites as needed and support audits.

Connaissances

Power system analysis

Protection coordination

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Outils

ASPEN OneLiner

ASPEN Line Database

Description du poste

**Engineer – Protection & Control**Reports to Manager, Protection & Control Location: Kirkwood or Rochester, NYWork Type: In-OfficeThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from **$87,000 $109,500** plus bonus**What We Offer:** Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‐based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceTuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways*For more information please visit:**Benefits - Avangrid***Overview:**Responsible for the design, configuration, maintenance and renewal of automation, data collection, protection & control equipment subsystems on AVANGRID’s electric delivery infrastructure in Central Maine Power. AVANGRID’s electric delivery system is approximately 8,600 miles of transmission lines and 1,000 substations.Engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective completion. Conduct analysis, develop estimates and apply engineering standards and criteria to drive the completion of projects. Coordinate with other departments, vendors, and consultants in order to complete projects in a timely and cost effective manner.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.).**Responsibilities:**Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital construction programs. Perform engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants. Review and approve work of engineering contractors who provide automation engineering and design services to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Develop technical specifications, standards, contracts and purchase orders. Direct engineering contractors and consultants performing system automation & integration roles. Review of large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits and distribution circuits. Design and maintenance of distribution protection systems existing outside of substations. Analyze distribution fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Develop and provide clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary. Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets. Act as subject matter expert during audits. Travel to worksites on an as needed basis.**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**Education & Experience Required:* 4+ years of experience in Engineering or 1 year of experience in Protection & Control* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.* MS in Engineering preferred.* Successful Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.* Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.* Knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.* Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database.* Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.* Knowledge of IEEE-1547Skills/Abilities:* Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.* Strong Electrical Design Experience.* Able to perform protection coordination analysis.* Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis.**Company:**NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP