Senior Engineer, Relay Protection - Central Engineering, P&C Standards

About the Role

The Senior Engineer will support Con Edison’s Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team, contributing to strategic initiatives focused on modernizing and standardizing Protection and Control (P&C) systems. This role is responsible for developing forward-looking relay protection designs that integrate advanced technologies to enhance system reliability, resiliency, and support the clean energy transition. The position works closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a collaborative environment that promotes technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing across Con Edison’s unique electric system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, test, implement, and maintain Protection and Control (P&C) standards, including philosophy documents, setting guidelines, calculation templates, configuration files, drawings, procedures, and training on standards.
• Research industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve and modernize relay protection and controls standards.
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to assess new hardware and software solutions and support the deployment of protection system upgrade programs.
• Support the Protective Relay Strategy Implementation (PRSI) team in executing new strategies, initiatives, and processes that enhance the design, operation, and reliability of P&C systems.
• Manage and oversee vendor and contractor technical performance, including review of designs, deliverables, and field implementations.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to implement relay protection standards, gather feedback, and manage expectations across organizations.
• Perform technical reviews of relay protection scopes and designs to ensure alignment with approved standards and system requirements.
• Apply technical and analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex relay protection issues, recommending effective engineering solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Engineers and Associate Engineers within the group.
• Deliver technical and safety-related presentations to engineering teams, management, and executive leadership as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience, including a minimum of three years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines.
• OR Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience, including a minimum of three years of relevant experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering disciplines.

Relevant Work Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, the ability to champion change, and the capacity to influence others to improve management processes.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with microprocessor relay platforms and related configuration software.
• Working knowledge of IEC61850 (preferred).
• Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF, and other organizations on relay applications (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Driver’s License Required.

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel throughout the company service territory and work at company locations as needed.
• Ability to wear the required PPE as needed.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions, and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in power plants and high-voltage substations.