Senior Power Systems EngineerReports to: Manager - Protection and Control Eng Location: Field/Remote, TX, IL, MOThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: <ul><li>$128,320 - $160,400 (TX)</li><li>$116,640 - $145,800 (IL, MO)</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Senior Systems Engineer position lies within the Balance of Plant Protection and Control Engineering team in Operations of Avangrid Renewables. Balance of Plants Protection and Control Engineering team is responsible for engineering design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions for approximately 70 high-voltage substations and associated overhead/underground facilities.  This includes hardware, software, communication systems, and data concentration for protection and controls, RTUs, and integration systems.ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer position are related to Protection, Controls, Automation, and other BOP support. Other responsibilities of the position are related to supporting Subject Matter Expert and Reliability Assurance team on Compliance issues. Part of the responsibilities is to travel and support on-site execution of projects (approximately 20% of the time)<ul><li>Design and program protective relays and controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems.</li><li>Analyze Protection System operations and assist in timely return to service.</li><li>Conduct, analyze and process power system studies (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, grounding, etc.).</li><li>Oversee quality and accuracy of numerous electrical engineering consultants and electrical contractors associated with new project development and operational substations.</li><li>Perform Root Cause Analysis and corrective action for protection systems operations and BOP equipment failure.</li><li>Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for maintenance, testing, repairs, and upgrades to BOP facilities.</li><li>Assist in development and upkeep of design standards, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders for a wide variety of projects involving BOP facilities.</li><li>In the event of critical failures, provide support to site personnel with analyzing failures and support switching procedures outside of working hours (on a rotation basis with other team members).</li><li>Assist in the development and upkeep of NERC PRC compliance.</li><li>Streamline processes, documentation, and evidence to improve scalability, program management, and automation.</li><li>Must be willing to work in high and medium voltage substation and collector system facilities.</li><li>On-site work may involve inclement weather, electrical hazards, climbing turbines and ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Provide clear direction for numerous contractors performing on-site implementation work.</li><li>Effectively provide training and mentoring for junior-level engineering personnel</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent degree required</li></ul><ul><li>5 or more years of direct experience required. Experience to include designing power systems including protection and controls, RTUs and integration, substations, and/or OH/UG facilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of Industry and Regulatory Standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA, etc.)</li><li>Working knowledge of NERC PRC Standards</li><li>Solid and demonstrated understanding of elementary diagrams, SEL and/or GE relay settings development, and protective device coordination</li><li>Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the development of electrical design drawings</li><li>A current driver’s license is required</li></ul><ul><li>Protective relay commissioning and testing experience</li><li>Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, or the fundamentals of procedural and structural programming, as well as digital logic</li><li>Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, Mirrored Bits, etc.), and serial/Ethernet network topology (OSI layers 1-4)</li><li>Working knowledge of power system modeling software (such as EasyPower or ETAP), Aspen Relay Database, SEL AcSELerator, Mathcad Prime, and AutoCAD</li><li>Demonstrated, hands-on testing experience with relays and RTUs</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-VF1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease 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.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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:August-31-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Engineer, Systems - Ld/Sr

Senior Power Systems EngineerReports to: Manager - Protection and Control Eng Location: Field/Remote, TX, IL, MOThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: <ul><li>$128,320 - $160,400 (TX)</li><li>$116,640 - $145,800 (IL, MO)</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Senior Systems Engineer position lies within the Balance of Plant Protection and Control Engineering team in Operations of Avangrid Renewables. Balance of Plants Protection and Control Engineering team is responsible for engineering design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance functions for approximately 70 high-voltage substations and associated overhead/underground facilities.  This includes hardware, software, communication systems, and data concentration for protection and controls, RTUs, and integration systems.ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer position are related to Protection, Controls, Automation, and other BOP support. Other responsibilities of the position are related to supporting Subject Matter Expert and Reliability Assurance team on Compliance issues. Part of the responsibilities is to travel and support on-site execution of projects (approximately 20% of the time)<ul><li>Design and program protective relays and controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems.</li><li>Analyze Protection System operations and assist in timely return to service.</li><li>Conduct, analyze and process power system studies (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, grounding, etc.).</li><li>Oversee quality and accuracy of numerous electrical engineering consultants and electrical contractors associated with new project development and operational substations.</li><li>Perform Root Cause Analysis and corrective action for protection systems operations and BOP equipment failure.</li><li>Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for maintenance, testing, repairs, and upgrades to BOP facilities.</li><li>Assist in development and upkeep of design standards, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders for a wide variety of projects involving BOP facilities.</li><li>In the event of critical failures, provide support to site personnel with analyzing failures and support switching procedures outside of working hours (on a rotation basis with other team members).</li><li>Assist in the development and upkeep of NERC PRC compliance.</li><li>Streamline processes, documentation, and evidence to improve scalability, program management, and automation.</li><li>Must be willing to work in high and medium voltage substation and collector system facilities.</li><li>On-site work may involve inclement weather, electrical hazards, climbing turbines and ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Provide clear direction for numerous contractors performing on-site implementation work.</li><li>Effectively provide training and mentoring for junior-level engineering personnel</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent degree required</li></ul><ul><li>5 or more years of direct experience required. Experience to include designing power systems including protection and controls, RTUs and integration, substations, and/or OH/UG facilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Working knowledge of Industry and Regulatory Standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA, etc.)</li><li>Working knowledge of NERC PRC Standards</li><li>Solid and demonstrated understanding of elementary diagrams, SEL and/or GE relay settings development, and protective device coordination</li><li>Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the development of electrical design drawings</li><li>A current driver’s license is required</li></ul><ul><li>Protective relay commissioning and testing experience</li><li>Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, or the fundamentals of procedural and structural programming, as well as digital logic</li><li>Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, Mirrored Bits, etc.), and serial/Ethernet network topology (OSI layers 1-4)</li><li>Working knowledge of power system modeling software (such as EasyPower or ETAP), Aspen Relay Database, SEL AcSELerator, Mathcad Prime, and AutoCAD</li><li>Demonstrated, hands-on testing experience with relays and RTUs</li></ul>#LI-Onsite#LI-VF1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease 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.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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:August-31-2026

Engineer, Systems - Ld/Sr

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