Avangrid

Systems Engineer

LocationJefferson County, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$101,404-$126,755

About This Job


Protection and Controls Engineer


Locations: Denver, CO, Houston or Dallas, Texas

The range is dependent on experience level ranging from $101,404 to $126,755.


FULLY REMOTE POSITION

Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number one producer of wind power, and one of the world's biggest electricity utilities in terms of market capitalization. Iberdrola is leading the transition towards a sustainable energy model through its investments in renewable energy, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation, to offer its customers the most advanced products and services. Thanks to its commitment to clean energy, Iberdrola is one of the companies with the lowest emissions and an international benchmark for its contribution to sustainability and the fight against climate change.


Position Overview

The 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.


Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the 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)

Design and program protective relays and controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems.
Analyze Protection System operations and assist in timely return to service.
Conduct, analyze and process power system studies (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, grounding, etc.).
Oversee quality and accuracy of numerous electrical engineering consultants and electrical contractors associated with new project development and operational substations.
Perform Root Cause Analysis and corrective action for protection systems operations and BOP equipment failure.
Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for maintenance, testing, repairs, and upgrades to BOP facilities.
Assist in development and upkeep of design standards, procedures, and documentation.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders for a wide variety of projects involving BOP facilities.
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).
Assist in the development and upkeep of NERC PRC compliance.
Streamline processes, documentation, and evidence to improve scalability, program management, and automation.
Must be willing to work in high and medium voltage substation and collector system facilities.
On-site work may involve inclement weather, electrical hazards, climbing turbines and ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Provide clear direction for numerous contractors performing on-site implementation work.


Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent degree required
2 or more years of direct experience required. Experience to include designing power systems including protection and controls, RTUs and substation integration applications.
Working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards (e.g., IEEE, NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA, etc.)
Working knowledge of NERC PRC standards
Working knowledge and understanding of elementary diagrams, SEL and/or GE relay settings development, short-circuit analysis and protective device coordination
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the development of electrical design drawings
A current driver’s license is required
Protective relay commissioning and testing experience
Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, or the fundamentals of procedural and structural programming, as well as digital logic
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, Mirrored Bits, etc.), and serial/Ethernet network topology (OSI layers 1-4)
Working knowledge of power system modeling software (such as EasyPower or ETAP), Aspen Relay Database, SEL AcSELerator, Mathcad Prime, and AutoCAD
Demonstrated, hands-on testing experience with relays and RTUs


Competencies

Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
Technical Skills
Skills and Requirements


#REMOTE


Company


PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC


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.

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 careers@avangrid.com

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 Renewables


Job Posting End Date


May-30-2025

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