Assistant Protection & Control Engineer II (Electrical Engineer)

Protection and Control is responsible for the secure and dependable operation of the relay protection system to enhance the reliability of the bulk electric system. You will apply state-of-the-art protective relaying design and analysis for Power Generation and Distribution Systems, HV and EHV Transmission System, and Digital Tele-protection Communication Systems. Relaying system design includes development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams. #LI-VB1

• This is the entry level position for an engineer requiring no work experience and expertise beyond that required to attain a BS in Engineering, from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Experience if any, would primarily be from internships while in school. Assignments are designed to develop practical engineering skills and applied competencies.
• Work under close supervision, receiving advice and guidance from Engineers and Senior Engineers, as well as Managers/Directors. All work is checked while in progress and reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform a variety of routine tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarize the engineer with his/her work group, engineering methods, practices, and programs of the Authority. Tasks are limited in scope.
• Gather information (site, vendors and other engineers) for Protection & Control engineering tasks.

• This position requires solid quantitative skills with the ability to analyze data and report results (e.g. load flow studies). This includes engineering theory, physics, calculus, basic statistics, and computer skills. Incumbents should have an understanding of power system theory. Generally, it can be assumed that the individual has the academic qualifications to sit for the EIT exam (academic equivalent offsets as specified by the NYS Department of Education
• Conclusions will be simple, and based on data analyses. Engineers at this level are encouraged to make recommendations concerning data analysis procedures.
• This position requires general engineering knowledge, and a basic understanding of the utility industry. Perspective at this level is limited to engineering fundamentals.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university
• Good understanding of power system theory preferred.
• Exposure to electric utility industry preferred.

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