Manager, Protection and Control Engineering

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager for our Protection and Control Engineering team. This role involves overseeing engineers responsible for relay protection design, including selecting protection schemes, communication mediums, performing settings calculations, and developing settings. The Manager will work closely with the design and drafting team to develop protection drawings and collaborate with the Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to PRC standards and NPCC requirements. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with substantial experience in relay protection engineering. The role requires strong leadership and team management skills, as well as a thorough understanding of protection schemes, settings calculations, and communication mediums. This position offers an opportunity to ensure the reliability and safety of our electrical systems while leading a team of skilled engineers #LI-VB1

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of engineers responsible for protection and control engineering functions, including relay protection design, compliance, maintenance support, and disturbance analysis as applicable.
• Serve as a technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in protection and control engineering, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to support adherence to applicable NERC PRC standards and NPCC criteria, including implementation of policies, procedures, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage execution of corrective action plans identified and recommend design standard changes to Protection & Control Engineering (PCE).
• Support protection system maintenance and testing programs by providing technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and engineering recommendations.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, operations, asset management, maintenance, and external organizations to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Represent NYPA in external industry forums, working groups, and committees (e.g., NYISO, NPCC, IEEE) as required.
• Develops staff in key areas of expertise to support protection design and testing, system analysis, and compliance.
• Manage employees including performance management, salary administration, succession planning and workload balancing.
• Support budgeting and resource planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in relay protection engineering, event analysis and testing of protection and control systems.
• Broad understanding of power system design, operation, maintenance and testing methods.
• Working knowledge of NERC and NPCC Reliability Standards applicable to protective systems.
• Ability to effectively manage engineering personnel as well as cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, regulated utility environment.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written documents and oral presentations on technical, business and social issues.
• Strong platform skills and ability to tailor presentation to the technical understanding of any audience.
• Capable of building teams and fostering teamwork amongst both management and bargaining unit personnel; strong collaborative and negotiation skills to influence senior management, peers, outside policy makers and other NYPA personnel.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years applicable experience preferred
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in NYS.
• A working knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, IEC and NEC.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to access all areas of the plant including ability to climb and work at high elevations and in confined spaces; ability to walk a significant distance, sometimes on uneven ground.
• A willingness to travel as much as 25% is required.