Senior Power Systems Engineer: Protection & Controls

Iberdrola SA; Texas; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer within the Balance of Plant Protection and Control Engineering team. You will design protection and control systems for ~70 HV substations, oversee relay and RTU integration, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a B.S. in electrical/computer engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, with travel to sites about one-fifth of the time. Strong English communications are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of direct experience.
• Experience designing power systems including protection and controls.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of NERC PRC Standards.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Current driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and program protective relays and controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems.
• Analyze Protection System operations and assist in timely return to service.
• Conduct power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, grounding, etc.).
• Oversee quality and accuracy of consultants and contractors for new projects and substations.
• Develop design standards, procedures, and documentation for maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide training and mentoring for junior engineers and site personnel.
• Travel to on-site projects (~20%).

Skills

Protection & controls design

RTUs integration

Substations experience

AutoCAD

Industrial communication protocols

English proficiency

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

EasyPower

ETAP

SEL AcSELerator

Mathcad Prime

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer within the Balance of Plant Protection and Control Engineering team. You will design protection and control systems for ~70 HV substations, oversee relay and RTU integration, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a B.S. in electrical/computer engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, with travel to sites about one-fifth of the time. Strong English communications are essential.