Lead Engineer – Protection & Control

Iberdrola

Lead Engineer responsible for electric system protection technology in Maine and New York. Overseeing technical standards and guiding engineering projects for system reliability.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,332 - $145,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for electric system protection technology platforms in both Maine and New York.
Consult and guide project engineers on protection engineering for electric transmission and substation system protection projects.
Guide engineering studies to evaluate equipment, system effectiveness, and protection system operations.
Evaluate and implement new and advanced technology platforms to increase reliability and efficiency.
Ensure all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Master’s Degree preferred
Professional engineering license preferred
A minimum of 7+ years of technical experience in protection engineering or related field
Expert knowledge of all aspects of engineering & design, national and international standards, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection

Benefits

Comp & perks

GREAT BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION

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Hard Skills & Tools

protection engineeringelectric system protectionengineering studiessystem effectiveness evaluationprotection system operationsadvanced technology implementationreliability engineeringefficiency improvementengineering designcompliance requirements

Certifications

Professional engineering license