Senior Engineer Protection & Control

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Protection & Control Location: Rochester, NY; Lancaster, NY; Vestal, NY Work type: Office (on-site) The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500. Job Summary As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. You will work on our extensive electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects. Responsibilities: Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs. Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects. Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned. Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits. Required Qualifications: Education & Experience Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equal Greater than 5 years' experience in electrical substations, transmission systems, distribution systems operations up to 345kV, or protection and control design and construction. Familiarity with Brownfield electromechanical relay substation Knowledge of various industry standards such as OSHA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC. Advanced theoretical understanding of electrical power systems which includes knowledge of fault calculations (short-circuit), symmetrical components, protective coordination, and the use of fault analysis software to perform system modeling, short-circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis studies (AFHA). Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management, and reporting systems. Must be able to use computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations. Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential. Ability to collaborate across departments. Work independently although supervision might be required. Preferred Qualifications: FE Certification and/or Professional Engineer Certification (PE) Strong understanding of communication and SCADA protocols Experience with AutoCAD Experience with relay/logic testing and field commissioning Experience with relay test sets (specifically the Manta MTS-5100 Test Set) Experience with RTU's Familiar with NERC Reliability Standards, like the PRC's Experience with software such as ArcPro, ASPEN Relay Database and SEL ASELerator Behavioral Competencies: Develop self & others Empower to grow Collaborate and share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile #LI-NB1 #LI-office Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [email protected]. Avangrid employees may be a signed a system