Engineer – Protection & Control

Iberdrola

. Design and configure automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,600 - $109,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on relay settings design, protection system analysis, and compliance with NERC standards. Proven ability to lead projects, analyze disturbance events, and deliver actionable fault analysis reports.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeRelay Coordination AnalysisASPEN Oneliner ExperienceNERC Compliance ProgramsPower System Analysis

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Hard Skills

Relay Settings DesignProtection FundamentalsFault Analysis ReportingProtection Coordination AnalysisSEL & GE Relay Programming

Tools & Technologies

ASPEN OnelinerIEC61850 Standard

Industry Keywords

NERCFERCNPCCElectric Delivery InfrastructureSubstation Protection Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and configure automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems
Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects across AVANGRID’s electric delivery infrastructure
Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems
Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects
Analyze disturbance event operations
Develop and deliver fault analysis reports to management, including corrective actions and lessons learned
Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets
Act as a subject matter expert during audits
Review large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits, and distribution circuits
Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years of engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology
Experience with ASPEN OneLiner
Experience with SEL & GE Relay Programming
Experience with IEC61850 Standard
Experience with protection coordination analysis
Familiarity with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations
Strong knowledge of power system analysis
Strong knowledge of protection fundamentals
Strong knowledge of compliance standards
Must legally work in the country of the vacancy

Benefits

Comp & 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