LOCATION: Orange, CT; Rochester, NY; Augusta, ME; Binghamton, NY
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience Required:
7 years of experience in Engineering or 4 years of experience in Protection & Control
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology.
Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification.
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.
Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner and ASPEN Line Database.
Knowledge of Interconnection Standards such as IEEE-1547
Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations such as NERC PRC standards.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Strong Electrical Design Experience.
Able to perform protection coordination analysis.
Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis.
JOB SUMMARY :
Responsible for the design, configuration, maintenance and renewal of automation, data collection, protection & control equipment subsystems on AVANGRID's electric delivery infrastructure in New England (Central Maine Power and United Illuminating) and New York (NYSEG and RG&E). AVANGRID's electric delivery system is approximately 8,600 miles of transmission lines and 1,000 substations.
Engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective completion. Conduct analysis, develop estimates and apply engineering standards and criteria to drive the completion of projects.
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.).
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):
Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital construction programs. Perform engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants. Review and approve work of engineering contractors who provide automation engineering and design services to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Develop technical specifications, standards, contracts and purchase orders. Direct engineering contractors and consultants performing system automation & integration roles. Review of large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits and distribution circuits. Engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital construction programs. Engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants. Design and maintenance of distribution protection systems existing outside of substations. Management of compliance programs applicable to substation assets. Act as subject matter expert during audits. Perform and oversee Protection System Coordination Studies on Transmission Systems to ensure PRC-027 R2 Compliance. Serve as mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees. Represent the company on regional and national committees. Travel to worksites on an as needed basis.
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