Job Title: Principal Engineers - Protection &amp; ControlCompany: AVANGRIDDepartment: Protection &amp; ControlReports to: Supervisor - Protection &amp; ControlWork Type: OfficeLocation: Orange, CT; Rochester, NY; Augusta, ME; Binghamton, NYThe base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:$125k-$157k (Rochester NY, Binghamton NY, and August ME locations), $138k-$172k (Orange, CT location)Exciting Engineering Opportunities at AVANGRID!Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? AVANGRID is looking for skilled engineers to join our team and contribute to the design, configuration, and maintenance of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. Our electric delivery infrastructure spans approximately 8,600 miles of transmission lines and includes over 900 substations serving 3.3 million customers across New England (CMP &amp; UI) and New York (NYSEG and RG&amp;E).Why AVANGRID?<ul><li>Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, up to $10k annual tuition assistance policy, $3500 EV Employee incentive program, 2-months parental leave, industry-leading 401(k) match of 150% on 8% of your salary, 8% to 16% annual bonus, and 5-weeks of paid time off!</li><li>Relocation Benefits: Up to $10k allowance offered, including household goods transport, up to two car transportations, one month of temporary lodging, and up to 10 days of car rental, airfare and meals offered for eligible employees.</li><li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company.</li><li>Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge technology, leader in the industry, and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery.</li><li>Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.</li><li>Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Protection &amp; Control, or 15+ years in broader electrical engineering roles preferred</li><li>A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus, but not required</li><li>Familiarity with short circuit analysis tools (such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP), Relay Programming, and protection coordination analysis</li><li>Solid understanding of power system fundamentals, protection principles, and industry standards</li></ul>Job Summary:As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. You will work on our extensive electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects.Direct Reports: NoCross Company Role: YesMajor Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs.</li><li>Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.</li><li>Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.</li><li>Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems</li><li>Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.</li></ul>#LI-AA1#LI-OFFICECompany:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility 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.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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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:August-31-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Principal Engineers - Protection & Control

Job Title:&nbsp;Principal Engineers - Protection &amp; ControlCompany:&nbsp;AVANGRIDDepartment: Protection &amp; ControlReports to: Supervisor - Protection &amp; ControlWork Type: OfficeLocation:&nbsp;Orange, CT; Rochester, NY; Augusta, ME; Binghamton, NYThe base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:$125k-$157k (Rochester NY, Binghamton NY, and August ME locations), $138k-$172k (Orange, CT location)Exciting Engineering Opportunities at AVANGRID!Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? AVANGRID is looking for skilled engineers to join our team and contribute to the design, configuration, and maintenance of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. Our electric delivery infrastructure spans approximately 8,600 miles of transmission lines and includes over 900 substations serving 3.3 million customers across New England (CMP &amp; UI) and New York (NYSEG and RG&amp;E).Why AVANGRID?<ul><li>Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits:&nbsp;Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, up to $10k annual tuition assistance policy, $3500 EV Employee incentive program, 2-months parental leave, industry-leading 401(k) match of 150% on 8% of your salary, 8% to 16% annual bonus, and 5-weeks of paid time off!</li><li>Relocation Benefits: Up to $10k allowance offered, including household goods transport, up to two car transportations, one month of temporary lodging, and up to 10 days of car rental, airfare and meals offered for eligible employees.</li><li>Career Growth:&nbsp;Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company.</li><li>Innovative Projects:&nbsp;Work on cutting-edge technology, leader in the industry, and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery.</li><li>Collaborative Environment:&nbsp;Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.</li><li>Work-Life Balance:&nbsp;Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Protection &amp; Control, or 15+ years in broader electrical engineering roles preferred</li><li>A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus, but not required</li><li>Familiarity with short circuit analysis tools (such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP), Relay Programming, and protection coordination analysis</li><li>Solid understanding of power system fundamentals, protection principles, and industry standards</li></ul>Job Summary:As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. You will work on our extensive electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects.Direct Reports:&nbsp;NoCross Company Role:&nbsp;YesMajor Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs.</li><li>Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.</li><li>Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.</li><li>Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems</li><li>Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.</li></ul>#LI-AA1#LI-OFFICECompany:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility 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.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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:August-31-2025

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