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Avangrid Service Company Manager - Protection & Control in Rochester, New York
Job Title: Manager - Protection & Control
Department: Protection & Control
Reports to: Director - Protection & Control
Location: In Office, Rochester, NY; Orange, CT; Augusta; ME; Binghamton, NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $122,699- $168,711
Job Summary
The Manager of the Protection & Relaying department has the responsibly of ensuring proper operation, design, standards and maintenance of all substation protection and relaying schemes at AVANGRID and it's owned subsidiaries: CMP (Central Maine Power), NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), The United Illuminating Company (UI), etc.. AVANGRID's electric delivery system has approximately 9,000 miles of transmission lines and 1,000 substations.
This person will lead an internal department of supervisors, engineers and external contractors. The Manager of Protection & Relaying will report directly to AVANGRID's Director of Protection & Control. The Manager will set policies, procedures, document standards and oversee engineering activities for electric transmission and substation system protection to ensure safe, timely and efficient system operation. The Manager will coordinate with other departments, vendors, and consultants in order to complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. They will act as an advisor to upper management and an external representative to AVANGRID.
Ensure all protection and control system designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards (NESC, FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYISO, ISO-NE, NY PSC, ME PUC, CT PUC, etc.).
Responsibilities
Advisor to upper management. Responsible for meeting, executing and reporting on all NERC PRC standards and associated NPCC, ISO-NE and ISO-NY standards. Personal Management, Process Management and Project Management. Management of department budgets for each operating company. Design and maintain devices interfacing substation relaying to SCADA system and Energy Control Center. Maintenance of contracts with engineering firms and hardware manufactures. Engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of the capital construction programs. Engineering calculations and analysis. Review and approve detailed protection system designs, including settings, developed both internally and by engineering consultants. Development of technical specifications, standards, contracts and purchase orders. Ensure efficient use of funds. Serve as mentor in the technical development of engineers and cross-department employees. Design and maintenance of distribution protection systems existing outside of substations. Review of large customer interconnections and distributed energy resource interconnections to substations, transmission circuits and distribution circuits. Represent the company on regional and national committees. Travel on an as needed basis.
Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills/Competencies
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)
- Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.")
- Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment - Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Networking, Computer Security, and Databases - Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications, database structure, and data communication equipment.
Functional/job/business specific Competencies:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong Electrical Design Experience
- Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, applications, standards, designs, testing, commissioning, and analysis
Education & Experience Required:
Required Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in substation & transmission Protection
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
- Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection
- Experience with power system protection applications such as ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN Line Database
- Experience using SAP
- Knowledge of IEC-61850 standards
- Knowledge of national and international standards associated with power system protection
- Knowledge of and Connecticut, Maine, and New York state regulations
- Knowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior supervisory experience
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification
Behavioral Competencies
- Develop self & others
- Empower to grow
- Collaborate and share
- Be a role model
- Focus to achieve results
- Be agile
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Mobility Information
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
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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.
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Job Posting End Date:
September-30-2024
Minimum Salary: 122699.00 Maximum Salary: 168711.00 Salary Unit: Yearly