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National Grid

Engineering Manager, Electrical

Hicksville, NY · On-site

$124K - $159K/yr

NYS Professional Engineer (PE) license a must. * Valid NYS Driver's License. * Minimum 15 years of ... Demonstrated experience with relay protection and control systems, including protection schemes ...

National Grid

Engineering Manager, Electrical

Hicksville, NY · On-site

$124K - $159K/yr

NYS Professional Engineer (PE) license a must. * Valid NYS Driver's License. * Minimum 15 years of ... Demonstrated experience with relay protection and control systems, including protection schemes ...

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How much do relay protection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for relay protection engineer in New York is $129,144.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,100.00 and $142,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a relay protection engineer?

A Relay Protection Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems used in power grids to ensure electrical equipment operates safely and reliably. They analyze system faults, coordinate relay settings, and troubleshoot failures to prevent damage to transformers, generators, and transmission lines. Their role involves working with utilities, industrial plants, and substations to enhance power system stability and efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a relay protection engineer?

A Relay Protection Engineer's daily tasks often include reviewing and designing protection schemes for substations and transmission lines, configuring and testing relay settings, and analyzing system events or faults to determine causes and solutions. They may also be responsible for drafting technical reports and documentation, coordinating with other engineers and field technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Team collaboration is frequent, as projects often require input from system planning, operations, and maintenance staff. On-the-job learning is ongoing, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and advance into specialized roles or leadership positions over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a relay protection engineer?

To thrive as a Relay Protection Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and relay protection principles, often supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with protection relay test equipment, power system simulation software (such as ETAP or SEL), and familiarity with industry standards like IEEE and NERC are commonly required, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills enable accurate system protection designs, reliable operation, and clear collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to ensure electrical grid reliability.

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Infographic showing various Relay Protection Engineer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $129,144 per year, or $62.1 per hour.

Manager Protection & Control

New York Power Authority

White Plains, NY • On-site

$158K - $195K/yr

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Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager for our Protection and Control Engineering team with responsibility for system event analysis and PRC-004 compliance. This role involves overseeing engineers responsible for analyzing protection system operations, performing system disturbance analysis, and developing required reports, and corrective actions in accordance with NERC PRC-004. The Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and compliance teams to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure continuous improvement of protection system performance. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with substantial experience in protection system analysis. The role requires strong leadership and team management skills. It offers an opportunity to ensure the reliability and compliance of the power system while leading a team of skilled engineers. #LI-AE1

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.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $158,000 - $195,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please emailaccessibility@nypa.gov.

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