Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay
Spring Valley, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOrange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Relay Engineer to join their collaborative engineering culture. The role involves managing projects, designing utility grade relay systems, and providing engineering support across the company while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed
Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adhere to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security
At O&R, we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders
Prepares sketches to be used as the design guide for Design Drafters in the preparation of relay and meter one-line diagrams, schematics and construction drawings
Effectively performs Relay Setting Calculations for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor type relays. Familiar with vendor software, settings/logic files and communication assisted protection systems
Effectively uses the Aspen One Line system-modeling program for fault current simulations and relay coordination
Supports the field personnel to develop relay system testing, analyze system problems and perform root cause analysis
Prepare outage reports for each system relay operation and system disturbances utilizing relay/DFR records. Provide test letters and corrective action plans
Performs preliminary Engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies as required to develop project alternatives
Visits manufacturing facilities to witness tests on protection apparatus and prepare reports
Participates in departmental meetings and serves on committees as required
Informs department leads on the progress of projects, including the department budget
Stays abreast of industry developments, specifically in the Relay and Transmission Planning field
Actively participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment
Familiar with NERC, NPCC, and RFC standards and requirements associated with Protection systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required
3-5 years minimum of engineering work experience in Relay Engineering
Must be an experienced relay engineer capable of running relay projects, approving drawings and fault event review
Minimum 1 year experience related to relay and control system design
Experience and/or knowledge of Transmission relay design, settings and testing
Interpret one-line, schematic, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills
Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments
Technically proficient in a broad range of engineering responsibilities and show a willingness to explore and implement new and creative solutions
Demonstrated analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc
Driver's License Required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
Proficiency with ASPEN and SEL/GE software
Professional Engineer (PE) preferable to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license
Company
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Orange and Rockland Utilities is an oil & energy company specializing in online bill payment and redressal services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Sanchez
President and CEO
Sal Pitonzo, SPHR, PMP
Sr. HR Business Partner
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