Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay

Orange & Rockland; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orange & Rockland is seeking a Transmission Relay Engineer to join our collaborative engineering culture in New York. You will design and apply utility-grade relay systems for transmission and substation networks, with supervision from the Principal Electrical Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering.

You will prepare sketches, perform relay setting calculations, use Aspen One Line for simulations, support field testing, and participate in committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 3–5 years of engineering work experience in Relay Engineering.
• Must be able to run relay projects, approve drawings and fault event reviews.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line, schematic, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of safety, health and environmental programs.
• Adhere to Way We Work Principles and Company procedures including EH&S, EEO, and security.
• Develop a proactive, customer-centric culture to improve value for stakeholders.
• Prepare sketches as design guides for Drafters (relay/one-line diagrams, schematics, drawings).
• Perform relay setting calculations for electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays; familiar with vendor software.
• Use Aspen One Line for fault-current simulations and relay coordination.
• Support field personnel to develop relay testing plans and root-cause analyses.
• Prepare outage reports for relay operations and disturbances; provide test letters and corrective actions.
• Prepare preliminary engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies.
• Visit manufacturing facilities to witness tests and prepare reports.
• Participate in meetings and committees; inform leads on project progress and budgets.
• Stay abreast of industry developments in Relay and Transmission Planning; participate in Emergency Response Plan.
• Familiar with NERC, NPCC, RFC standards for protection systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

SEL/GE software

Job description

Transmission Relay Engineer required to join collaborative engineering culture in Orange and Rockland Engineering. The work allows for broad, diverse experience managing small to large projects that allow engineers to learn and be challenged.

Engineer: Under limited supervision (Engineer) of the Principal Electrical Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, performs Electrical Engineering work in the Transmission Relay Engineering discipline. The work involves the design and application of Utility grade relay systems to the transmission and substation systems for the Company. Provides engineering support to various operations groups throughout the Company.

Engineer will serve on committees as required as well as attend and represent the Company at industry meetings.

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

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adhere to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security.
• At O&R, we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Prepares sketches to be used as the design guide for Design Drafters in the preparation of relay and meter one-line diagrams, schematics and construction drawings.
• Effectively performs Relay Setting Calculations for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor type relays. Familiar with vendor software, settings/logic files and communication assisted protection systems.
• Effectively uses the Aspen One Line system-modeling program for fault current simulations and relay coordination.
• Supports the field personnel to develop relay system testing, analyze system problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Prepare outage reports for each system relay operation and system disturbances utilizing relay/DFR records. Provide test letters and corrective action plans.
• Performs preliminary Engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies as required to develop project alternatives.
• Visits manufacturing facilities to witness tests on protection apparatus and prepare reports.
• Participates in departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Informs department leads on the progress of projects, including the department budget.
• Stays abreast of industry developments, specifically in the Relay and Transmission Planning field.
• Actively participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
• Familiar with NERC, NPCC, and RFC standards and requirements associated with Protection systems.

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required. and 3-5 years minimum of 3-5 years of engineering work experience in Relay Engineering. Must be an experienced relay engineer capable of running relay projects, approving drawings and fault event review

Preferred Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience related to relay and control system design. Required
• Experience and/or knowledge of Transmission relay design, settings and testing. Required
• Interpret one-line, schematic, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings. Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills. Required
• Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments. Required
• Technically proficient in a broad range of engineering responsibilities and show a willingness to explore and implement new and creative solutions. Required
• Proficiency with ASPEN and SEL/GE software. 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
• Professional Engineer (PE) to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Mission Statement

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.