Power Systems Protection & Substation Engineer

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and growth opportunities
Performance-based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Career development and advancement

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an Engineer - Protection & Control in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on protection system design for electric transmission and substations, ensuring compliance with NERC, NPCC, NYISO and other standards.

The engineer will analyze protection schemes, review contractors, and support regulatory programs. Responsibilities include maintaining processes, supporting audits, and participating in regional committees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology required.
  • Master's degree preferred; FE exam completion is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of national/international power system protection standards.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze electric transmission and substation protection systems.
  • Review contractor work and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Maintain company processes to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits and regional/national committees participation.
  • Travel to worksites as needed for project support.

Skills

Power systems analysis
Protection & control
FERC/NERC/NPCC knowledge
Advanced Excel
PowerApps
PowerBI
PowerAutomate

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Technology
Master's degree preferred
FE exam completed preferred

Tools

PowerApps
PowerBI
PowerAutomate
Excel

Job description

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an Engineer - Protection & Control in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on protection system design for electric transmission and substations, ensuring compliance with NERC, NPCC, NYISO and other standards.

The engineer will analyze protection schemes, review contractors, and support regulatory programs. Responsibilities include maintaining processes, supporting audits, and participating in regional committees.

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