Engineer - Protection & Control

Avangrid

United States Of America, CT

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$96k - $121k

Grid Infrastructure

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer - Protection & Control

Key Responsibilities

Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction and closeout.
Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams, etc).
Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Work independently although supervision might be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
2 years of experience in Power Systems Electrical Engineering (Protection and Control preferred)
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)
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.")
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
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
Knowledge and experience with: Project Scoping and Estimating Project design: schematics, wiring, panel layout, relay logic diagram System Protection requirements AC/DC Loading Calculations CT performance Short circuit analysis Construction and Outage Sequencing Commissioning Codes, Standards, and Regulations Lightning Analysis Lighting Analysis Transient Analysis Relay Settings / Coordination Insulation Coordination Substation Equipment Commissioning
Knowledge in Substations Protection and Control design is a must.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
Knowledge of company, local, state, and national codes and standards.
Knowledge of Construction for utility environments or large corporations.