Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 25, 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
Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs.
Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.
Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.
Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits.
Review of large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits and distribution circuits
Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.
Requirements
2 to 5 years of engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.
Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL & GE Relay Programming, IEC61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis.
Familiar with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations.
Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards.
Benefits & Perks
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