Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Senior Engineer – Protection & Control

Location:

Rochester, NY;
Binghamton, NY

Work type:
Office (on-site)

Salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500.

This highly skilled individual will be responsible for supervising/performing work in energized substations while maintaining the reliability of the protective control systems. They will work with other professionals and technicians in a team environment on a variety of engineering projects, with a focus on substation and protection and automation. Typical scope includes commissioning new protective systems, drawing creation of substation integration and automation, substation control systems and modern microprocessor-based equipment.

The day-to-day activities have a wide degree of variety involving multiple projects moving simultaneously.

• Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
• Review and update electrical drawings, to include single-lines, three-lines, AC wiring, DC schematics and logic for new and existing Substation Projects.
• Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.
• Final documentation per substation project to include electrical as-built drawings.
• Work with operations staff to provide technical support for substation projects.
• Perform administrative function such as technical writing, providing job status reports, requesting quotations, and ordering materials.
• NERC compliancy which includes assisting with defining company programs to be compliant with the applicable various NERC standards as well as applicable company, local, state, and national codes
• Travel to substation project sites within the northeast

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equal and greater than 5 years' experience in electrical substations, transmission systems, distribution systems operations up to 345kV, or protection and control design and construction.
• Familiarity with Brownfield electromechanical relay substation.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as OSHA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC.
• Advanced theoretical understanding of electrical power systems which includes knowledge of fault calculations (short-circuit), symmetrical components, protective coordination, and the use of fault analysis software to perform system modeling, short-circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis studies (AFHA).
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management, and reporting systems. Must be able to use computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
• Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Work independently although supervision might be required.

• FE Certification and/or Professional Engineer Certification (PE)
• Strong understanding of communication and SCADA protocols
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with relay/logic testing and field commissioning
• Experience with relay test sets (specifically the Manta MTS-5100 Test Set)
• Experience with RTU's
• Familiar with NERC Reliability Standards, like the PRC's
• Experience with software such as Arc Pro, ASPEN Relay Database and SEL ASELerator

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP