Senior Engineer, Relay Protection - Central Engineering, P&C Standards

ConEdison•New York, NY

11d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer will support Con Edison's Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team, contributing to strategic initiatives focused on modernizing and standardizing Protection and Control (P&C) systems. This role is responsible for developing forward looking relay protection designs that integrate advanced technologies to enhance system reliability, resiliency, and support the clean energy transition. The position works closely with crossfunctional stakeholders in a collaborative environment that promotes technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing across Con Edison's unique electric system.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience. A minimum of three years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required.
Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience. A minimum of three years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required.
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines, required.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to champion change, and the capacity to influence others to improve management processes, required.
Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required.
Experience with microprocessor relay platforms and related configuration software, required.
Driver's License Required

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of IEC61850, preferred.
Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF and other organizations on relay applications, preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, test, implement, and maintain Protection and Control (P&C) standards, including philosophy documents, setting guidelines, calculation templates, configuration files, drawings, procedures, and training on standards.
Research industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve and modernize relay protection and controls standards.
Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to assess new hardware and software solutions and support the deployment of protection system upgrade programs.
Support the Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team in executing new strategies, initiatives, and processes that enhance the design, operation, and reliability of P&C systems.
Manage and oversee vendor and contractor technical performance, including review of designs, deliverables, and field implementations.
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to implement relay protection standards, gather feedback, and manage expectations across organizations.
Perform technical reviews of relay protection scopes and designs to ensure alignment with approved standards and system requirements.
Apply technical and analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex relay protection issues, recommending effective engineering solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Engineers and Associate Engineers within the group.
Deliver technical and safetyrelated presentations to engineering teams, management, and executive leadership as required.

Benefits

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
Dental benefits
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with robust matching
Employer paid Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
State of the art Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program
Commuter Benefits
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits