Job DescriptionCentral Engineering's Asset Management Department is seeking an Engineer to support substation equipment specification, procurement, and maintenance. The role involves technical evaluations, design reviews, inspections, and field support for high- and medium-voltage equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in electrical or power systems, and experience with substation equipment procurement.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- Prepare equipment and accessory purchase specifications; review and evaluates manufactures' proposals and drawings.
- Independently lead investigations and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
- Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R&D organizations. Perform vendor qualification activities and approves equipment suitable for our transmission and area substations
- Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
- Participate in preparation of budgets, appropriations, scoping documents, concept reviews, design field walks, cost reviews.
- Provide input for the development and update of equipment health indices and recommends planned equipment replacements
- Perform field evaluations of equipment and system issues, and prepare detailed failure analysis and technical reports.
- Prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.
- Be part of the Engineering Duty Roster. Duties involve providing 24hr support (reviewing and approving test results, responding to emergent issues) for a week, approximately 4 times annually.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years' of engineering work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.
Relevant Work Experience- Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels, required.
- Knowledge in basic engineering design and principles, required.
- Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
- Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
Physical Demands- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
- Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
- Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure
Additional Physical Demands- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The positions involve working around electrical equipment, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and ladder climbing.
- Ability to work in and around substations that are under construction and/or in service.
- Ability to work additional hours, as needed, for system emergencies or equipment outage schedules.
About UsMission Statement:Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
About the TeamEEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
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