Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Iberdrola SA; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an Engineer - Protection & Control for its Binghamton area in New York. The role leads substation protection and control design for major capital projects, ensuring compliance with standards and cross-functional collaboration with Project Managers and Unit Managers.

The position reports to the Unit Manager and may require site engagement. The candidate will work on protection schematics, one-line diagrams, and relay coordination, with a focus on regulatory

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Knowledge of protection, control schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to document engineering work and review others’ designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering, designs, and calculations using standard methodology and principles across all project phases.
• Maintain and understand drawings (schematics, one-line diagrams, etc.).
• Develop and specify equipment, assemble documents for assignments using depth of expertise.
• Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate across departments and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Protection & Control

One-line diagrams

Schematics

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Field experience

Economic analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking an Engineer - Protection & Control for its Binghamton area in New York. The role leads substation protection and control design for major capital projects, ensuring compliance with standards and cross-functional collaboration with Project Managers and Unit Managers.

The position reports to the Unit Manager and may require site engagement. The candidate will work on protection schematics, one-line diagrams, and relay coordination, with a focus on regulatory