Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

Job Title: Lead Engineer Protection and Control

Location: Kirkwoord Binghamton NY

Department: Substation Projects

Salary Range $111000 $139431

Work Type: Office

Job Summary:

The role is responsible for the electric system Protection and Control scope of substation projects in New York (NYSEG). Will work as part of a team made of Project Managers Construction Managers Civil and Electrical Engineers. Will engage with stakeholders to define Protection and Control requirements specific to projects which may be new (greenfield) or existing (brownfield). Will work on multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for conceptual relay oneline diagrams integration oneline diagrams communication diagrams System Protection Requirements documents and Detailed Design RFP. Familiar with and able to create a Protection and Control Bill of Material and assist with procurement of equipment.

Responsible for the review and approval of a detailed design provided by an external engineering firm to ensure all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company local state and national codes and standards (IEC IEEE NESC FERC NERC NPCC NYISO ISONE and NY PSC). Responsible for the review and accuracy of materials lists. Responsible to ensure that the design meets the intent of the scope of the project.

Consult and guide for project team on protection engineering for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure system reliability and safety. Guide engineering studies to evaluate equipment system effectiveness and protection system operations.

Works in an office environment with the project team and is expected to be in office five days per week.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Responsible for the development of the system protection platform for NYSEG/AVANGRID and coordination stakeholders; 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Behavioral Competencies
Develop self & others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile

Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills/Competencies
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)
Advanced
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.)
Advanced
Engineering documentation Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
Advanced
Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards specifications and contract requirements
Advanced
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment Local State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
Advanced

Preferred Qualifications:
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department
Mentor develop and support team in technical skills
Ability to collaborate across departments
Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy standards and best practices
Work independently with little supervision
Independent decisionmaking capability
Selfdirected
Strong diagnostic and problemsolving skills to decipher the most perplexing technical and analytical problems
Strong communication skills and interpersonal to articulate highly technical concepts
Effective leadership skills to drive change and adoption of new technologies across Operating Companies and international affiliates
Expertise in performing complex protection coordination analysis
Demonstrate project management skills
Strong awareness and application of commercial implications including cost estimating budgeting least cost planning etc.
Safety leadership by example in application of and adherence to all safety regulations in process and procedures development.
Expertise in all aspects of power engineering theory application standards design test commissioning and analysis

Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Masters degree preferred
Professional engineering license preferred
A minimum of 8 years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field
Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design national and international standards and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.

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.

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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.

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