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Analyze and propose engineering solutions to improve substation networking, SCADA communication, local HMIs (Human Machine Interface) and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), time synchronization and protection relays fast communication.\nReview and approve work of engineering contractors.\nDefine, maintain, and update company processes as needed to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory authority requirements.\nDefine, and update internal processes, and performance indicators.\nAudit internal company processes and support evidentiary. documentation, as needed to verify company practices, is meeting compliance requirements.\nMonitor and manage projects associated with corrective action plans.\nAct as subject matter expert during audits.\nRepresent the company on regional and national committees, NPCC, NERC, and auditors.\nServe as a mentor in the technical development of lower-level engineers and cross-department employees.\nTravel to worksites on an as-needed basis.\nRequired Qualifications\n· 7 years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering or related discipline.\n· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degrees.\n· Advanced knowledge of power system analysis and fundamentals of equipment protection.\n· Advanced knowledge in communication protocols (DNP, MMS, Modbus, IRIG-B, NTP, SNMP)\n· Advanced knowledge in serial and ethernet networking (RS-232/485, OSI model, TCP, UDP, IP, VLAN)\n· Advanced knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection.\n· Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.\n· Proficiency and fluency in power system protection theory, application, standards, design, test, commissioning, and analysis.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s Degree in Engineering preferred.\nRegistered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain certification.\nKnowledge of FERC/NERC/NPCC and state regulations.\nKnowledge in PowerApps, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and advanced Excel will be considered a differential.\nBusiness process management capabilities perspective.\nElectrical Design Experience.\nCompany:\nTHE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANYMobility Information\nPlease 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.\nAt 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.\nIf 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 .\nAvangrid 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. 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