Lead Engineer - P&C Projects

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP in Rochester, NY seeks a Lead Engineer for Protection & Control (P&C) Projects. You will oversee the electric protection scope for substation projects, coordinating with project managers and engineers across disciplines.

Define P&C requirements for greenfield and brownfield work, and manage multiple projects concurrently. You will develop relay diagrams, BOMs, and RFP input, review external designs for standards compliance, and guide studies to ensure system reliability

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Professional engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of protection systems for substations and transmission.
• Develop system protection platforms and coordination with stakeholders.
• Review and ensure designs meet company and regulatory standards (IEC, IEEE, NERC, NYPSC).
• Lead studies and fault analyses to improve reliability and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Protection engineering standards

Job description

Lead Engineer - P&C Projects

Reporting to: Manager, Projects Unit
Location: Rochester, NY
Work Type: Office

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus.

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

Summary

The role is responsible for the electric system Protection and Control scope of substation projects in New York (NYSEG). Will work as part of a team made of Project Managers, Construction Managers, Civil and Electrical Engineers. Will engage with stakeholders to define Protection and Control requirements specific to projects which may be new (greenfield) or existing (brownfield). Will work on multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for conceptual relay one-line diagrams, integration one-line diagrams, communication diagrams, System Protection Requirements documents and Detailed Design RFP. Familiar with and able to create a Protection and Control Bill of Material and assist with procurement of equipment. Responsible for the review and approval of a detailed design provided by an external engineering firm to ensure all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, and NY PSC). Responsible for the review and accuracy of materials lists. Responsible to ensure that the design meets the intent of the scope of the project. Consult and guide for project team on protection engineering for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure system reliability and safety. Guide engineering studies to evaluate equipment, system effectiveness, and protection system operations. Works in an office environment with the project team and is expected to be in office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

1. Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction budget and keeping system performance enhancement in line with budget. Responsible for protection system platforms, including settings, testing, and commissioning developed both internally and by contractors and consultants.
2. Responsible for the development of the system protection platform for NYSEG/AVANGRID and coordination stakeholders; including integration, settings, networking, engineering criteria, construction standards, design and equipment specifications, integration schemes, automation configurations, commissioning plans, and requirements for engineering suppliers and contractors. Oversee the evaluation and demonstration of new technology in terms of safety, cost and other efficiencies; and implement to enhance power system performance.
3. Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems.
4. Provide expertise and guide the analysis of transmission fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Ensure clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field Electrical Engineering Technology; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional engineering license preferred
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
• Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
• Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Company: ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC 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. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail]. 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.

Job Posting End Date: February-28-2027

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. Do you want to be part of the energy of the future?