Senior Protection & Control Engineer

New York State Electric & Gas; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT is seeking a Principal Engineer – Protection & Control to lead design, configuration, maintenance and renewal of protection systems across AVANGRID’s footprint. You will coordinate with teams, contractors and vendors to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions for transmission and substation protection.

Responsibilities include engineering design and analysis, contractor oversight, fault analysis reporting, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification.
• Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.
• Knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
• Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database.
• Knowledge of IEC-61850 standards.
• Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs. Perform engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants. (25%)
• Review and approve work of engineering contractors who provide automation engineering and design services to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Develop technical specifications, standards, contracts and purchase orders. Direct engineering contractors and consultants performing system automation & integration roles. (25%)
• Analyze distribution fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Develop and provide clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary. (5%)
• Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets. Act as subject matter expert during audits. (20%)
• Serve as mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees. (20%)
• Represent the company on regional and national committees. (5%)
• Travel to worksites on an as needed basis.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection coordination

Regulatory compliance knowledge

FERC/NERC/NPCC standards

Contractor management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

ASPEN Line Database

Job description

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT is seeking a Principal Engineer – Protection & Control to lead design, configuration, maintenance and renewal of protection systems across AVANGRID’s footprint. You will coordinate with teams, contractors and vendors to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions for transmission and substation protection.

Responsibilities include engineering design and analysis, contractor oversight, fault analysis reporting, and participation in audits.