Lead Engineer - P&C Projects

Iberdrola$116K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in protection engineering or related fields
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Professional engineering license preferred
  • Expert knowledge of engineering standards and compliance for power system protection
  • Practical engineering application experience in field operations and documentation

Responsibilities

  • Guide engineering design and analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems
  • Develop the system protection platform and coordinate with stakeholders
  • Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and ensure operational efficiency
  • Provide expertise in transmission fault event operation analysis
  • Ensure compliance and quality of engineering documentation and approvals

Benefits

  • Standard office work environment with a focus on team collaboration
  • Opportunity to work on both greenfield and brownfield projects
  • Engagement with a diverse team across various engineering disciplines
  • Development of cutting-edge protection system technologies
  • Exposure to regulatory and compliance environments across multiple levels of governance
Full Job Description

Lead Engineer - P&C Projects

Reporting to: Manager, Projects Unit

Location: Rochester, NY

Work Type: Office

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus

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 one-line diagrams, integration one-line 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, ISO-NE, 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field
  • Electrical Engineering Technology; Master’s degree preferred
  • Professional engineering license preferred
  • Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.
  • 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

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Company:

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Job Posting End Date:

August-9-2026

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