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Senior Engineer

United Illuminating
Orange, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2025
The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $83,808 to $104,756.

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 Include:

  • 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
  • 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.

Preference May Be Given To Candidates With The Following:

  • 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

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.

Preference May Be Given To Candidates With The Following:

  • 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

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THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

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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.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date:

May-30-2025

Salary : $83,808 - $104,756

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