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Engineer

• Protection & Control Reports to: Supervisor

• Protection & Control Location:

  In Office (5 Days) , Rochester NY The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $87,600
• $109,500

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance-based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits

• Avangrid Job Summary Responsible for engineering activities in electric transmission and substation system protection on AVANGRID and its owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI).

Ensure all protection system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY

PSC, ME PUC, CT

PUC, etc.). Understand policies, procedures, document standards, and engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation. Key Responsibilities Perform analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection related to Disturbance Monitoring and Reporting, Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction, Protection System Maintenance, Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding, Remedial Action Schemes, Transmission Relay Loadability, Relay Performance During Stable Power Swings, and Coordination of Protection Systems. Review and approve work of engineering contractors. Define, maintain, and update company processes as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements. Review and update internal processes, and performance indicators. Audit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements. Monitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans. Participate during audit preparation. Participate in regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors. Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets. Travel to worksites on an as-needed basis. Required Qualifications 4 years of experience in Engineering or 1 years of experience in Protection & Control. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology. Master's Degree in Engineering preferred. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred. Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection. Knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection. Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations. Knowledge in PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential. Preferred Qualifications Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to read drawings and schematics. Able to work in a team environment and learn key business processes/procedures #LI-Onsite #LI-VF1

Company:

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.

Job Posting End Date:

November-30-2026