Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
Electric Utility
EngineerElectricSystemProtection
“Engineer - Electric System Protection at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. Skills: Electric System Protection, substation design, short circuit studies, protection systems, automation and control schemes, SCADA configurations, NERC Reliability and CIP Standards. Performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, compliance, analysis and performance of the company’s electric system. Performs short circuit studies used to aid in the design of protection systems for tran”
What You'll Achieve.
demonstrating improvement with each assignment and an ability to incorporate multiple unscheduled projects/assignments without negative impacts to previously assigned work/goals; future state goals for system reliability
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills; analytical, organizational and quantitative skills; Reviews relay and protection system operations for system events for correctness and recommends corrective action as required; Identifies and promotes innovative solutions to engineering problems and/or enhancements to existing processes
Available to provide support for protection system operations occurring outside normal business hours, as required, Provides support for storm restoration efforts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field of study, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e. g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), 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, 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
Nice to Have
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 participation in utility industry/policy working groups
What You'll Do.
Performs engineering assignments related to the design
analysis and performance of the company’s electric system
Performs short circuit studies used to aid in the design of protection systems for transmission lines
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
complex projects with critical timelines
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
Reports issues and recommendations in an objective
and concise manner to peers
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
Provides support for storm restoration efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintains effective working relationships with and is responsive to fellow employees, customers and all the Company’s external relationships; Ability to actively participate and lead discussions in industry groups; Reports issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers
Communication Scope
Proficient written/verbal communication skills; Ability to actively participate and lead discussions in industry groups; Reports issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers
Process & Methodology
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
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