Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Overview

Design, configure, and maintain protection & control systems for transmission and substations.

Key Responsibilities

• protection systems
• nerc compliance
• relay design
• fault analysis
• contractor lead
• committee liaison

Tasks

-Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems -Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits. -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. -Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs. -Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• professional engineer
• aspen oneliner
• relay programming
• iec61850
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology. -Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards. -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. -Minimum 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years in Protection & Control.

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. -Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company. -Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge technology, leader in the industry, and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery. -Relocation Benefits: Up to $10k allowance offered, including household goods transport, up to two car transportations, one month of temporary lodging, and up to 10 days of car rental, airfare and meals offered for eligible employees. -Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life. -Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, up to $10k annual tuition assistance policy, $3500 EV Employee incentive program, 2-months parental leave, industry-leading 401(k) match of 150% on 8% of your salary, 8% to 16% annual bonus, and 5-weeks of paid time off!

About Scottish Power

-Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England. -Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance. -Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

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