Lead Engineer - Electric System Eng
About The Position
The Lead Engineer is responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection for AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: Central Maine Power, NYSEG, Rochester Gas & Electric, and The United Illuminating Company. 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 also establishes policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities to support safe, timely, and efficient system operation. The position is based in the Kirkwood/Binghamton, New York offices and reports to the Manager - Projects Unit. Travel to worksites is required as needed. The salary range is $120,000–$145,800, depending on location and experience.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and equipment protection fundamentals.
- Advanced knowledge of communication protocols, including DNP, MMS, Modbus, IRIG-B, NTP, and SNMP.
- Advanced knowledge of serial and Ethernet networking, including RS-232/485, the OSI model, TCP, UDP, IP, and VLAN.
- Advanced knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, testing, commissioning, and analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations.
- Knowledge of PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel.
- Business process management capabilities.
- Electrical design experience.
Responsibilities
- Define, review, and maintain standards and best practices for transmission and distribution substation control, automation systems, and design.
- Analyze and propose engineering solutions to improve substation networking, SCADA communication, local HMIs and RTUs, time synchronization, and protection-relay fast communication.
- Review and approve engineering contractors’ work.
- Define, maintain, and update company processes to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Define and update internal processes and performance indicators.
- Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary documentation to verify compliance.
- Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.
- Act as a subject matter expert during audits.
- Represent the company on regional and national committees, including NPCC and NERC, and before auditors.
- Mentor lower-level engineers and employees in other departments in their technical development.
- 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
Senior
