Associate Engineer - O&R Transmission and Substation Relay (Electrical)

Job Summary - Transmission Relay Engineer required to join collaborative engineering culture in the Company's Engineering. The work allows for broad, diverse experience managing small to large projects that allow engineers to learn and be challenged.Associate Engineer: Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, performs Electrical Engineering work in the Transmission Relay Engineering discipline. The work involves the design and application of Utility grade relay systems to the transmission and substation systems for the Company. Provides engineering support to various operations groups throughout the Company.

Job Responsibilities -

• Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adhere to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security.
• At O&R, we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Knowledge of different relay protection schemes used for Transmission system protection.
• Knowledge or familiarity on reviewing relay and meter one-line diagrams, schematics and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of Relay Setting Calculations for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor type relays.
• Work with Engineer or Senior Engineer to supports the field personnel to develop relay system testing, analyze system problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Work with Engineer or Senior Engineer to prepare outage reports for each system relay operation and system disturbances utilizing relay/DFR records. Provide test letters and corrective action plans.
• Performs preliminary Engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies as required to develop project alternatives.
• Participates in departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Informs department leads on the progress of projects, including the department budget.
• Actively participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.

Education Requirements -

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 1-3 years of total work experience to include one year of applicable engineering work (Engineer)

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience and/or knowledge of Transmission relay design, settings and testing. Required
• Minimum 1 year experience related to relay and control system design. Preferred
• Interpret one-line, schematic, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings. Preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills. Preferred
• Must show ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments. Preferred
• Knowledge of ASPEN and SEL/Client software. Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferrederable to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Salary: $80k - $110k / yr

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