Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

About the role

The Lead Engineer - Protection and Control is responsible for electric system protection technology platforms in both Maine (Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Company) and New York (NYSEG and RG&E).

The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction budget and keeping system performance enhancement in line with budget.
• Responsible for protection system platforms, including settings, testing, and commissioning developed both internally and by contractors and consultants.
• Oversee the evaluation and demonstration of new technology in terms of safety, cost and other efficiencies; and implement to enhance power system performance.
• Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems.
• Provide expertise and guide the analysis of transmission fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended.
• Ensure clear and concise fault analysis reports to management depicting corrective actions and lessons learned when necessary.
• Represent the company on regional and national committees.
• Lead and guide the technical development of the Protection Engineering group.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 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)
• Praactical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization)
• Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Skills

• 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)
• Praactical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization)
• Engineering documentation - Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Benefits

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance-based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways