Lead Engineer - Protection & Control
About The Position
The Lead Engineer - Protection & Control is responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection for AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: 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, and relevant state utility commission requirements. It establishes policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for transmission and substation system protection to support safe, timely, and efficient system operation. The position is office-based in Orange, Connecticut, with travel to worksites as needed. It reviews and approves contractor engineering work, supports compliance and audits, manages projects associated with corrective action plans, represents the company on regional and national committees, and mentors engineers and cross-department employees. The listed base salary range is $130,000–$160,400, dependent on experience and location.
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 communications, local HMIs and RTUs, time synchronization, and fast communications for protection relays.
- Review and approve the work of engineering contractors.
- 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 engage with auditors.
- Mentor lower-level engineers and cross-department employees in their technical development.
- Travel to worksites as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
