Senior Engineers - Protection and Control
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Senior Engineer - Protection & Control
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Department: Protection & Control
Reports to: Supervisor - Protection & Control
Work Type: Office
Locations: Orange, CT;
Rochester, Kirkwood, NY;
Augusta, ME
Salary Range: $94k to $119k (NY and ME locations) | $103k to $130k (CT location)
Job Summary: 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.
- 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 and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management.
- Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject‑matter expert during audits.
- Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems.
- Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.
61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, 401(k) match, bonus, paid time off, etc.).
- Student loan repayment program and tuition assistance up to $10k annually.
- Electric vehicle incentive program of $3,500.
- Relocation benefits up to $10k and related assistance.
- Career growth opportunities and professional development.
- Innovative projects shaping the future of energy delivery.
- Collaborative environment and work‑life balance.
Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
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