Principal Engineer - Energy Control Sys

Iberdrola; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Energy Control Systems (EMS/SCADA) design, testing, and deployment. Based in Orange, CT, the role focuses on safe, reliable operation of transmission and distribution controls and involves coordinating commissioning of new substations and related devices.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with SCADA/EMS, databases, and networking, plus strong leadership and problem-solving skills to drive improvements and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Technical field with strong experience in energy systems.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS/RTU configurations and testing.
• Knowledge of power transmission and distribution concepts (T&D).
• Familiarity with databases (SQL, Oracle) and data analysis.
• Understanding of networking, cybersecurity, and control-system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, testing, and development of EMS/SCADA systems to meet evolving requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning of new substations and related instrumentation.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for energy control systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Principal Engineer - Energy Control Systems Reports in office to Orange, CT Reports to Supervisor - Energy Control Systems

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $141,120- $176,400

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

For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Provides support for the AVANGRID Energy Control Systems used to operate Gas and Electric transmission and distribution systems (EMS/SCADA/ADMS/ OMS & Back office-based platforms). Defines and maintains supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) databases and definitions, maintains telemetry data and evaluates and maintains accurate information in the EMS Leads the specification, design, testing and development of the EMS system to ensure that changing functional requirements are met Design enhancements to the ECS systems to improve the user interfaces Coordinate the safe and orderly commissioning of new and redesigned intelligent electronic devices and instrumentation as well as other systems and components in substations and other interconnecting facilities. Monitors and ensures that systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained according to operational requirements and standards for safety and reliability Documents and reviews commissioning procedures, provides operational assistance and troubleshooting Analyzes key power system data to ensure that the bulk electric system can operate in a safe, reliable and coordinated manner in accordance with ISO/RTO operating principles and standards. Works within the Control Center environment and supports Cyber Security requirements for Control Center operations. Maintains and creates documentation for supported platforms and systems to meet all regulatory requirements/ standards. Has and in depth technical understanding of all system components. Capable of designing and implementing novel control system components and can optimize system components. Has an in depth understanding of virtual environments. Has an in depth understanding of controls architecture as it pertains to security, data flow, and networking. Capable of providing valuable input to system design. Strong Collaboration and Leadership Skills. Assists with creation of time saving standardization. Ability to see the long term financial impact of software / hardware decisions. Capability to work with other operating companies to create standardization across the larger organization. Capability to complete the most complex projects from start to finish with little to no supervision. Ability to influence others to change and drive continuous improvement through proven examples of concepts and business case creation. Ability to travel or work remotely to support other operating companies as needed with control system technical issues. Reviews modifications to existing software and hardware systems to ensure quality and internal department standards compliance.

Required Qualifications

• BS Technical related Degree with 12+ years’ technical experience
• MS Technical related Degree with 10+ years’ technical experience
• Knowledge of Electrical Theory and understanding of the Electric Transmission and Distribution: T & D Power flow, short circuit analysis, Internal and External Transmission Model, Contingency Analysis, and State Estimation understanding
• Experience with configuring, commissioning and testing Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s): Field testing methodology, develop testing plans
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation: Control System Architecture drawings, P&IDs, electric control/loop diagrams and other engineering specifications.
• Understanding of relevant Compliance Regulations and Policies. (NERC-CIP, Etc.): Working understanding of the NERC-CIP ECS requirements.
• Understanding and knowledge of Databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Etc.): How to query, configure and edit
• Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications and data communication equipment: Network diagrams, firewall rules, ports and services
• The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally. This communication would be with team members, others departments, regulating authorities and leadership local and abroad.
• Experience to make sound decisions will working in a high pressure environment outside normal working hours: Working in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7x365 system support
• Must be able to work independently and contribute proactively to drive results Able to develop effective business cases for system enhancements.
• Capable of educating other engineers in the most technical control system and power system topics across all operating companies.
• Capable for reviewing work of less experienced engineers and ensures quality even on the most complex tasks or projects. Additionally provides training and mentoring to others to increase cross functional capabilities of others.
• Comfortable working safely in the substation and understanding more than 90% of the devices as well as the various substations configurations for Bus Transfer, Load Shedding, Split Bus, voltage reduction, active and reactive power.
• Working knowledge of PHMSA Control Room Management requirements Knowledge in Gas Measurement fundamentals.
• Ability to create a script or a compiled application interacting with the SCADA application API and libraries.

Company: THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY Mobility Information

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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: December-4-2026

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.