Job Title: Senior Engineer - Protection & ControlLocation: Rochester, NY; Binghamton, NY
Work type: Office (on-site)
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from
$96,400 to
$120,500.
Job Summary This highly skilled individual will be responsible for supervising/performing work in energized substations while maintaining the reliability of the protective control systems. They will work with other professionals and technicians in a team environment on a variety of engineering projects, with a focus on substation and protection and automation. Typical scope includes commissioning new protective systems, drawing creation of substation integration and automation, substation control systems and modern microprocessor-based equipment. The day-to- day activities have a wide degree of variety involving multiple projects moving simultaneously.
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.
- Review and update electrical drawings, to include single-lines, three-lines, AC wiring, DC schematics and logic for new and existing Substation Projects.
- Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.
- Final documentation per substation project to include electrical as-built drawings.
- Work with operations staff to provide technical support for substation projects.
- Perform administrative function such as technical writing, providing job status reports, requesting quotations, and ordering materials.
- NERC compliancy which includes assisting with defining company programs to be compliant with the applicable various NERC standards as well as applicable company, local, state, and national codes
- Travel to substation project sites within the northeast
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equal and 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.
Preferred Qualifications:- 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
Behavioral Competencies: - Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Initiative & Change
- Focused on Results
- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership (people managers/leaders)
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Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
Mobility InformationPlease 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:September-30-2026
