Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola
City of Binghamton, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. You will work on our extensive electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects.

What You Will Do

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, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Protection & Control preferred. You will lead NERC compliance programs and act as a subject matter expert during audits. The salary range is $96,400 to $120,500.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility for certification
  • Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL & GE Relay Programming, IEC61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis
  • Familiar with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations
  • Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards
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