Engineer Protective Systems Testing Substation Ops

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison seeks an Engineer to lead the design, development and implementation of microprocessor relay upgrade projects. The role requires travel to field locations to assist personnel during outages and investigations, ensuring successful outages and restorations.

The engineer will perform bench testing on new relay upgrades while adhering to NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards, including password controls and configuration management during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with protective relay systems and microprocessor-based relays is preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of microprocessor relay upgrade projects.
• Travel to field locations to assist personnel during outages or investigations.
• Conduct bench testing on new relay upgrade systems under supervision.
• Ensure password and configuration management practices meet NERC CIP requirements during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Relay testing

Field troubleshooting

NERC CIP compliance

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bench testing equipment

Test equipment calibration

Job description

The Engineer will lead in the design, development and implementation of various microprocessor relay upgrade projects. A dedicated professional with continuous oversight responsibility is essential to continued reliable operations. The Engineer will travel to field locations to assist personnel in resolving issues during system outages or open auto investigations.

Under the general supervision of the Protective System and Testing Section Manager, the Engineer will be active in and be responsible for bench testing on new microprocessor-based relay upgrades. In addition to testing, an understanding of the NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards will be required since passwords, and configuration change management tool need to be utilized. The Engineer will ensure NERC CIP password requirements & configurations are met during commissioning of new relay systems.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.