Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Avangrid

Rochester, NY

Full Time

Posted October 12, 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 14, 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

Location: Rochester, NY; Lancaster, NY; Vestal, NY

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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equal
Greater than 5 years’ experience in electrical substations, transmission systems, distribution systems operations up to 345kV, or protection and control design and construction.
Familiarity with Brownfield electromechanical relay substation
Knowledge of various industry standards such as OSHA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC.
Advanced theoretical understanding of electrical power systems which includes knowledge of fault calculations (short-circuit), symmetrical components, protective coordination, and the use of fault analysis software to perform system modeling, short-circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis studies (AFHA).
Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management, and reporting systems. Must be able to use computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Work independently although supervision might be required.
FE Certification and/or Professional Engineer Certification (PE)
Strong understanding of communication and SCADA protocols
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with relay/logic testing and field commissioning
Experience with relay test sets (specifically the Manta MTS-5100 Test Set)
Experience with RTU’s
Familiar with NERC Reliability Standards, like the PRC’s
Experience with software such as ArcPro, ASPEN Relay Database and SEL ASELerator
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Empower to grow
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