Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola; Gates Center (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Bonuses (12%)

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career-ax

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an Engineer - Protection & Control to lead protection engineering for electric transmission and substation systems in the Rochester, NY area. You will ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, and others) and support safe, reliable operation.

The role requires strong knowledge of power system protection, with a PE exam preferred and experience with Compliance programs.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Engineering or 1 year of experience in Protection & Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.
• Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.
• Knowledge of PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential.

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 are 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.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology

Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

PowerApps

PowerBI

PowerAutomate

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Engineer - Protection & Control

Reports to: Supervisor - Protection & Control
Location: In Office (5 Days), Rochester NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $87,600 - $109,500

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

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

• 4 years of experience in Engineering or 1 years of experience in Protection & Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.
• Master’s Degree 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.
• Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.
• Knowledge in PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential.

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

Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.