Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection on AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI). Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, CT PUC, etc.). Set policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field
Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection
Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills
Ability to collaborate across departments
Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices
Work independently with little supervision
Independent decision-making capability
Self-directed
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems
Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts
Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates
Expertise in performing complex protection coordination analysis
Demonstrate project management skills
Strong awareness and application of commercial implications, including cost estimating, budgeting, least cost planning etc.
Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development
Expertise in all aspects of power engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Professional engineering license preferred

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of the 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 as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements.
Define, and update internal processes, and performance indicators.
Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements.
Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.
Act as subject matter expert during audits.
Represent the company on regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors.
Serve as a mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees.
Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets.
Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis.