Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay

Con Edison•Spring Valley, NY

About The Position

Orange and Rockland Engineering is seeking a Transmission Relay Engineer to perform electrical engineering work in the Transmission Relay Engineering discipline. Under limited supervision of the Principal Electrical Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, the engineer designs and applies utility-grade relay systems for the Company’s transmission and substation systems and provides engineering support to Company operations groups. The role offers exposure to projects of varied sizes and serves on committees and represents the Company at industry meetings as needed. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. The engineer prepares design sketches and drawings, performs relay-setting calculations and fault simulations, supports field testing and investigations, reviews relay operations and system disturbances, develops cost estimates, and witnesses testing of protection apparatus. The role also requires tracking project progress and budgets, staying current with industry developments and standards, and participating in the Company’s Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
Three to five years of engineering work experience in Relay Engineering; the posting also states a minimum of 3–5 years.
Experienced relay engineer capable of running relay projects, approving drawings, and reviewing fault events.
At least one year of experience related to relay and control-system design.
Experience and/or knowledge of transmission relay design, settings, and testing.
Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, technical, and computer skills.
Ability to apply sound individual judgment, initiative, creativity, and decision-making when handling assignments.
Technical proficiency across a broad range of engineering responsibilities and willingness to explore and implement new solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Required driver’s license.
Able and willing to travel within the Company service territory as needed, and able to respond to Company emergencies through a System Emergency Assignment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ASPEN and SEL/GE software.
Professional Engineer license in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, or be in the process of qualifying for a license.
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.

Responsibilities

Ensure implementation of Company safety, health, and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed, and ensure safe work practices and environmental protection in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
Adhere to the Company’s Way We Work Principles, Standards of Business Conduct, and other procedures, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, discipline, and security requirements.
Support a proactive, customer-centric culture that develops trust and confidence and improves value for stakeholders.
Prepare sketches to guide Design Drafters in producing relay and meter one-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
Perform relay-setting calculations for electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays; work with vendor software, settings and logic files, and communication-assisted protection systems.
Use the Aspen One Line system-modeling program for fault-current simulations and relay coordination.
Support field personnel in developing relay-system tests, analyzing system problems, and conducting root-cause analysis.
Prepare outage reports for system relay operations and disturbances using relay and DFR records; provide test letters and corrective-action plans.
Prepare preliminary engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies and project alternatives.
Visit manufacturing facilities to witness protection-apparatus tests and prepare reports.
Participate in departmental meetings and serve on committees as required.
Inform department leads about project progress, including department budget matters.
Stay abreast of industry developments, particularly in relay and transmission planning.
Participate in the Company’s Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
Apply knowledge of NERC, NPCC, and RFC standards and requirements related to protection systems.
Respond to Company emergencies through a System Emergency Assignment to restore customer service.
Travel within the Company service territory as needed.