Senior Engineer – Protection & Control

Iberdrola

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $96,400 - $120,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical power systems, relay settings design, and compliance with NERC standards, while effectively leading projects and collaborating across departments. Proficient in fault analysis, protective coordination, and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools.

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Electrical Power SystemsRelay Settings DesignNERC ComplianceFault AnalysisSCADA Protocols

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Hard Skills

Relay Coordination AnalysisProtective CoordinationShort-Circuit StudiesArc Flash Hazard AnalysisElectrical Substation DesignData Collection and ProtectionSystem ModelingDiagnostic ToolsBrownfield Electromechanical RelayProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationMultitaskingIndependenceCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADManta MTS-5100 Test SetArcProASPEN Relay DatabaseSEL ASELerator

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringFE CertificationProfessional Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

NERC StandardsOSHAIEEEIECNFPANETAElectric TransmissionDistribution SystemsSubstation ProtectionCapital Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and configure automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems
Support safe, timely, and cost-effective projects across 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 and verify protection scheme performance
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
Collaborate across departments and work independently as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 OSHA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NETA, and NERC standards
Advanced understanding of electrical power systems, fault calculations, symmetrical components, protective coordination, system modeling, short-circuit studies, and arc flash hazard analysis studies
Advanced computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management, and reporting systems
Ability to use computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Ability to collaborate across departments
Ability to work independently
Mobility/immigration compliance requirements for legally working in the United States
FE Certification and/or Professional Engineer Certification (PE) preferred
Strong understanding of communication and SCADA protocols preferred
AutoCAD experience preferred
Relay/logic testing and field commissioning experience preferred
Experience with Manta MTS-5100 Test Set preferred
RTU experience preferred
Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards, including PRC standards, preferred
Experience with ArcPro, ASPEN Relay Database, and SEL ASELerator preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities
Reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
Potential system emergency role assignment with applicable support and protections
NERC Reliability Standards compliance role training, audit engagement, and evidence-retention support where applicable