Associate Engineer - Protection & Control
About The Position
The Associate Engineer - Protection & Control is responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection for AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries, including CMP, NYSEG, Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), and The United Illuminating Company (UI). The role ensures protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards, including NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, and CT PUC requirements. It requires understanding company policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities to support safe, timely, and efficient system operation. The position is based in the Rochester, New York office five days a week, with travel to worksites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Basic knowledge of power systems.
- Awareness of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to read drawings and schematics.
- Ability to work in a team environment and learn key business processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of electric transmission and substation protection related to Disturbance Monitoring and Reporting, Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction, Protection System Maintenance, Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding, Remedial Action Schemes, Transmission Relay Loadability, Relay Performance During Stable Power Swings, and Coordination of Protection Systems.
- Review and approve work of engineering contractors.
- Define, maintain, and update company processes to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements.
- Review and update internal processes and performance indicators.
- Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary documentation as needed to verify that company practices meet compliance requirements.
- Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.
- Participate in audit preparation.
- Participate in regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditor engagements.
- Manage compliance programs applicable to substation assets.
- Travel to worksites as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Generous performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
