Engineer - Electric System Protection

What is an Engineer - Electric Systems Protection?

This Engineer is specific to our Electric Substation Design Group. An Electric Systems Protection Engineer performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, compliance, analysis and performance of the company’s electric system.

What does an Engineer - Electric Systems Protection do?

• Performs short circuit studies used to aid in the design of protection systems for transmission lines, transformers, bus work, and distribution circuits

• Develops reclosing and sectionalizing schemes for transmission lines and distribution circuits

• Develops automation and control schemes for substations

• Develops substation SCADA configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s)

• Assists in the development and reviews substation schematics

• Develops and maintains computer software and databases for studies and system protection needs

• Develops substation protection and control schemes for the safe integration of alternative energy sources, integrating current technology with future state goals for system reliability.

• Reviews relay and protection system operations for system events for correctness and recommends corrective action as required

• Manages large, complex projects with critical timelines, demonstrating improvement with each assignment and an ability to incorporate multiple unscheduled projects/assignments without negative impacts to previously assigned work/goals

• Maintains effective working relationships with and is responsive to fellow employees, customers and all the Company’s external relationships

• Supports/ Maintains compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability and CIP Standards

• Represents Central Hudson in industry activities and organizations such as NYISO, EPRI, NYSRC, NPCC, etc.

• Reports issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers

• Identifies and promotes innovative solutions to engineering problems and/or enhancements to existing processes

• Investigates planning methods and procedures of the electric utility industry

• Available to provide support for protection system operations occurring outside normal business hours, as required.

• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be an Engineer - Electric Systems Protection?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field of study

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

• Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment

• Proficient written/verbal communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind

• Strong analytical, organizational and quantitative skills

• Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind

• Ability to actively participate and lead discussions in industry groups

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• Power system engineering experience

• Experience with protection and control systems, protective relay coordination, and fault study analysis

• Significant experience in the regulated Electric and/or Gas Utility industry; participation in utility industry/policy working groups

Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series.  The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $82,600 – $196,100