Senior Engineers - Protection and Control

Senior Engineers - Protection and Control

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Job Title: Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Department: Protection & Control

Reports to: Supervisor - Protection & Control

Work Type: Office

Location: Orange, CT;
Rochester, Kirkwood, NY;
Augusta, ME

Salary Range: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:

• $94k to $119k (NY and ME locations)
• $103k to $130k (CT Location)

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.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years in Protection & Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.
• Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility for certification.
• Experience with ASPEN One Liner, SEL & GE Relay Programming, IEC
  61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis.
• Familiar with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards.

Major

Roles And 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.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems.
• Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.

Why AVANGRID?

• Competitive
  
  Salary & Benefits:
  
  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, tuition assistance, electric vehicle incentive program, parental leave, industry-leading 401(k) match, annual bonus, and paid time off.
• Relocation Benefits:
  Up to $10k allowance offered.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company.
• Innovative Projects:
  Work on cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible work arrangements.

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