Protection & Controls Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Perform system disturbance analysis
• Recommend protective relaying system enhancements or modifications
• Ensure compliance with applicable NERC standards
• Support a wide range of design modification projects
• Complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations
• Occasionally respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary activities for project development and execution
• Select and apply codes, standards, and procedures appropriately
• Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied
• Provide technical leadership in state-of-the-art engineering and analytical techniques
• Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other engineers and consultants
• Supervise maintenance department staff and contractors
• Oversee the safety of employees
• Review job packages and completed work to ensure completeness and accuracy

Requirements

• Proficient in design, operation, and maintenance of Protection and Control systems
• Working knowledge of protective relaying systems and their components
• Ability to utilize communication systems including power line carrier, leased telephone circuits, microwave links, and fiber optic technology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate technical and commercial aspects of projects
• Competent in engineering calculations, specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages
• Experience in Protective Relaying applied to Electrical Power Systems
• Working experience with engineering software such as ASPEN and relay manufacturing software
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to develop complex engineering specifications and perform intricate studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of six (6) years of related work experience preferred
• New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred

Benefits

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $120,000-$145,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is: $120,000-$145,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements

Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.