Principal Engineer - Protection & Control
Core
Design, configure, maintain, and renew automation, data collection, and protection & control equipment subsystems for AVANGRID's electric delivery infrastructure (transmission lines and substations) in New England and New York.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Protection & Control)
Builds
Electric transmission and substation protection systems ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion.
Domain
Power grid infrastructure / Electrical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power system analysis, Equipment protection fundamentals, National/international standards compliance, ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database, IEC-61850 standards, FERC/NERC/NPCC regulations, Protection coordination analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering, Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Electrical design experience, Protection coordination analysis, Power system protection theory and application
Technologies
ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database
Responsibilities
Perform engineering design, estimating, and analysis of electric transmission and substation protection systems; Review and approve work of engineering contractors and develop technical specifications; Analyze distribution fault event operations and provide fault analysis reports; Manage compliance programs for substation assets and act as subject matter expert during audits; Mentor lower-level engineers; Represent the company on regional and national committees
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship