Principal Protection & Control Engineer

K&A Power Group is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.Start your K&A Career:We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Binghamton, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.Role Expectations:Lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionality/scheme in accordance with Avangrid TM standardsPerform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design. Special areas of focus are anti-islanding schemes, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc. (anything outside of normal). Basically, the goal is to ensure that we dont remove required protections already in place or at least be aware of how things work today before we modify existing schemes.Review contractor provided relay settings, logic diagrams (including Goose messaging diagrams), and operational descriptions for all capital projectsReview/perform area relay coordination and determine what level of area coordination is required/needed (based on changes in fault duty and overall system performance due to the project changes)Review contractor provided relay settings for all temporary builds and construction sequence steps including mobile settingsReview/provide input to Customers Aspen model changes as required for individual capital projectsProvide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above the itemsProvide feedback to Customer on existing TM standards and help refine the Customers design practicesEnsure all as-built documentation gets filed appropriately in the plant filing location at CustomerLead overall automation and integration design for all capital projectsReview/design SCADA point indexesReview contractor provided HMI screens/settings for all capital projectsReview/design Protection settings and settings basisReview/design IED Data MapsReview/create substation level operational descriptions (HMI operation, relay front panel operation, etc.)Review automated maintenance data gathering (Digital Substation Data) point listsTrack all required licenses/firewalls and key automation and integration deliverables needed for project implementationProvide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above itemsPerform constructability review and ensure adequate automation and integration coverage is available for each outage step (SCADA etc.)What were looking for:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a strong background and knowledge of all utilities engineering disciplines15 years or more of relay/protection settings engineering experienceProficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and WordProven experience in Substation Design should include general arrangement, electrical equipment plans, elevation and section views, Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcsProfessional level skills in MicroStation, AutoCADIEC 61850/Goose experience requiredPE RequiredIn office- Must be local to New YorkPay Range: $120,000-$135,000/annuallyWhy Join K&A? People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.Innovation & Learning:We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.Recognition & Growth: Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)Paid Parental LeavePaid Holidays and Flexible PTOTuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet InsuranceLong-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Relocation AssistanceCheck out our career page for more information!The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.Department: Substation Electrical Location: Rochester, NY