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Lead Engineer - Protection & Control
Avangrid
Lead engineer for transmission/substation protection systems across MA and NY.
12d ago
$114,300 - $142,900
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
protection design
system settings
fault analysis
technical leadership
safety compliance
contractor liaison
- Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices
- Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development
- Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices
- As the primary protection engineering expert within the USA organization, provide a high level of consultation on diverse and highly complex problems, and on emerging technological, regulatory, or political issues.
- Represent the company on regional and national committees. (10%)
- Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems. (15%)
- Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group. (15%)
- Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction budget and keeping system performance enhancement in line with budget. Responsible for protection system platforms, including settings, testing, and commissioning developed both internally and by contractors and consultants. (20%)
- Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills
- Work across Operating Companies, global affiliates, and with different departments both within and outside the organization.
- Provide expertise and guide the analysis of transmission fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Ensure clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary. (15%)
- Responsible for the development of the system protection platform for AVANGRID and coordination with global affiliates; including integration, settings, networking, engineering criteria, construction standards, design and equipment specifications, integration schemes, automation configurations, commissioning plans, and requirements for engineering suppliers and contractors. Oversee the evaluation and demonstration of new technology in terms of safety, cost and other efficiencies; and implement to enhance power system performance. (25%)
- Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
What you bring
electrical engineering
master's degree
7+ years
power protection
protection coordination
project management
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems
- Master's Degree preferred
- Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Strong awareness and application of commercial implications, including cost estimating, budgeting, least cost planning etc.
- Work independently with little supervision
- Demonstrate project management skills
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
- A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field
- Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates
- Expertise in performing complex protection coordination analysis
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts
- Independent decision-making capability
- Expertise in all aspects of power engineering theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Professional engineering license preferred
- Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
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Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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