Lead Protection & Control Engineer, Power Systems

New York State Electric & Gas; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career-<w

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp in Rochester, NY is seeking a Lead Engineer – Protection & Control to lead the Protection Engineering group, set standards, mentor engineers, and coordinate with AVANGRID affiliates and NYSEG/RG&E projects. You will oversee protection platforms, testing, settings, and commissioning while advancing reliability and safety across transmission and substation systems.

The role requires a BS in EE, 7+ years in protection engineering, PE preferred, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of protection systems for transmission and substations.
• Develop system protection platform and coordinate with global affiliates; oversee integration and commissioning.
• Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment performance and reliability; apply engineering judgment.

Skills

Engineering theory

Practical engineering

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Professional engineering license preferred

Job description

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp in Rochester, NY is seeking a Lead Engineer – Protection & Control to lead the Protection Engineering group, set standards, mentor engineers, and coordinate with AVANGRID affiliates and NYSEG/RG&E projects. You will oversee protection platforms, testing, settings, and commissioning while advancing reliability and safety across transmission and substation systems.

The role requires a BS in EE, 7+ years in protection engineering, PE preferred, and the ability to lead