Protection & Control Engineer - Substations & SCADA

Iberdrola SA; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking an Engineer – Protection & Control to develop and lead protection system designs for transmission and substation projects. You will ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, NYISO, and other standards while guiding engineering teams and contractors in on-site environments.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in protection technology, system integration, and reliability, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of engineering experience, or 1 year min in Protection & Control and 1 year min of engineering experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.
• Intermediate knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements for power system protection.

Responsibilities

• Define, review, and maintain standards and best practices for transmission and distribution substations control and automation systems.
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors.
• Define, maintain, and update company processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define and update internal processes and performance indicators.
• Audit internal company processes and supporting evidentiary documentation for compliance.
• Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection theory

Networking basics

DNP/Modbus/IRIG-B

Regulatory standards (NERC/FERC)

Analytical communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking an Engineer – Protection & Control to develop and lead protection system designs for transmission and substation projects. You will ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, NYISO, and other standards while guiding engineering teams and contractors in on-site environments.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in protection technology, system integration, and reliability, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits in an