Senior Engineer - Protection & Control
About The Position
As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, the Senior Engineer - Protection & Control is responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. The role supports AVANGRID’s electric delivery infrastructure and helps ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The position is based in Orange, Connecticut, and is scheduled to work in the office five days a week. The engineer performs protection-system design and analysis, supports capital construction projects, investigates disturbance events, and contributes to regulatory compliance. The role also involves leading contractors and consultants, collaborating with project teams, serving as a subject matter expert during audits, and representing AVANGRID on regional and national committees.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years of Protection & Control experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.
- Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL and GE relay programming, the IEC 61850 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 eligible for certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of 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 act 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.
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
