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%)
Represent the company on regional and national committees. (10%)
Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group. (15%)
Cross Company Responsibility:
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.
Work across Operating Companies, global affiliates, and with different departments both within and outside the organization.
For Lead Engineers:
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
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
A minimum of 7+ 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
Job Title: Lead Engineer - Protection & Control
In office Location: Rochester, NY
Salary Range: $116,640 - $145,800
Job Summary
The Lead Engineer - Protection & Control is responsible for electric system protection technology platforms in both Maine (Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Company) and New York (NYSEG and RG&E), including standards, training, and communication. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations (for a total of 8,200 miles and 965 substations).
The Lead Engineer - Protection & Control consults and guides project engineers on protection engineering for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure system reliability and safety. The Lead Engineer - Protection & Control guides engineering studies to evaluate equipment, system effectiveness, and protection system operations.
The Lead Engineer leads and guides the Protection Engineering group across AVANGRID in their technical training and development. The Lead Engineer evaluates and implements new and advanced technology platforms to increase reliability and efficiency. The lead Engineer ensures all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, and ME PUC).
The Lead Engineer is the liaison across Operating Companies, across global affiliates, with different departments, and with outside groups and agencies. The Lead Engineer contributes to the development of System Protection strategy.
Iberdrola · New York, Rochester