Principal Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Student Loan Debt Repayment program

Up to $10k annual tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Iberdrola Group is seeking a Principal Engineer - Protection & Control in Portland, ME. This role involves designing and guiding electric system protection for transmission lines and substations, ensuring compliance with standards.

With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will lead technical development, evaluate new technologies, and play a key role in system reliability. A competitive salary range of $128,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses is offered, along with extensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering design and analysis of electric transmission systems.
• Develop the system protection platform and coordinate with global affiliates.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance performance.
• Provide expertise in fault event analysis for protection schemes.
• Lead technical development of the Protection Engineering group.

Skills

Theoretical Engineering knowledge

Practical engineering experience

Engineering documentation

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment

Expert knowledge of engineering & design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

## Principal Engineer - Protection & ControlSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Maine, Portlandposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 21 de septiembre de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-22688Principal Engineer - Protection & ControlReporting to Manager - Protection & ControlLocation: Portland or Augusta, MEWork Type: Office, 5 daysThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from **$128,000 to 160,000 plus up to 16% bonus****Why AVANGRID?*** **Competitive Salary & Benefits:** Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, up to $10k annual tuition assistance policy, $3500 EV Employee incentive program, 2-months parental leave, industry-leading 12% company 401(k) match!* **Relocation Benefits:** Up to $10k allowance offered, including household goods transport, up to two car transportations, one month of temporary lodging, and up to 10 days of car rental, airfare and meals offered for eligible employees.* **Career Growth:** Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company.* **Innovative Projects:** Work on cutting-edge technology, leader in the industry, and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery.* **Collaborative Environment:** Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.* **Work-Life Balance:** Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.**Job Summary:**Responsible for electric system protection technology platforms including standards, training, and communication. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. This role will consult and guide project engineers 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. Lead and guide the Protection Engineering group across AVANGRID in their technical training and development. Evaluate and implement new and advanced technology platforms to increase reliability and efficiency. Ensure all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards. Liaison across Operating Companies, across global affiliates, with different departments, and with outside groups and agencies. Contributes to the development of System Protection strategy.**Key Responsibilities*** 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. (20%)* Responsible for the development of the system protection platform for AVANGRID and coordination with global affiliates; 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. (25%)* 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. (15%)* 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. (15%)* Represent the company on regional and national committees. (10%)* Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group. (15%)* Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.* Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business* Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills* SME for team* Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices* Work independently with little supervision**Qualifications:*** 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* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10+ years’ relevant experience required; 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