Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

6d•$106,000 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, the Senior Engineer - Protection & Control designs and configures automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. The role supports work on electric delivery infrastructure and helps ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The position is based in Orange, Connecticut, with an office schedule of five days per week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years of experience in Protection & Control.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.
Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL and GE relay programming, the IEC61850 standard, and protection coordination analysis.
Familiarity with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations.
Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems supporting capital construction programs.
Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.
Analyze disturbance event operations and ensure protection schemes perform as intended.
Develop and deliver fault analysis reports to management, including corrective actions and lessons learned.
Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and serve as a subject matter expert during audits.
Collaborate with project teams to resolve protection and control system issues.
Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.