Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Senior Engineer - Protection & ControlLocation: Rochester, NY; Lancaster, NY; Vestal, NYWork type: Office (on-site)The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500.Job SummaryAs 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 equalGreater 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 substationKnowledge 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 protocolsExperience with AutoCADExperience with relay/logic testing and field commissioningExperience with relay test sets (specifically the Manta MTS-5100 Test Set)Experience with RTU'sFamiliar with NERC Reliability Standards, like the PRC'sExperience with software such as ArcPro, ASPEN Relay Database and SEL ASELeratorBehavioral Competencies:Develop self & othersEmpower to growCollaborate and shareBe a role modelFocus to achieve resultsBe agileCompany: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP