Engineer - Electric System Protection at Central Hudson · Poughkeep…

Summary: Central Hudson is a company focused on electric utility services, and they are seeking an Engineer - Electric System Protection to join their Electric Substation Design Group. The role involves performing engineering assignments related to the design, construction, compliance, and performance of the company’s electric system, specifically focusing on protection systems for transmission lines and substations. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Electric system protection, Short circuit studies, Protection systems design, Transmission line protection, Transformer protection, Distribution circuit protection, Reclosing and sectionalizing schemes, Substation automation and control schemes, Substation SCADA configuration, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Substation schematics review, Computer software development for system protection, Database development for system protection, Substation protection and control schemes, Alternative energy integration, Relay and protection system operations review, NERC Reliability Standards compliance, NERC CIP Standards compliance, Power system engineering, Protective relay coordination, Fault study analysis, Microsoft Office Suite Benefits: Competitive compensation, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match, Life and Travel Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Wellness Reimbursement Program, Paid Holidays and Vacation