Overview

The Engineer performs assignments of basic and moderate complexity in engineering design, problem analysis, planning, conducts field investigations and prepares associated reports, specifications, standards and test memoranda within the field or fields of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing the specification preparation, purchase, construction and maintenance support for major substation electrical equipment (HV and MV circuit breakers, power transformers, MV switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.). This includes preparation of electrical equipment specifications, technical analysis of bid proposals, review of all manufacturers designs and drawings, factory and field inspection, and furnishing of technical expertise to the Construction and Operating Departments. Responsible for providing field support to system and equipment problems. They will provide technical guidance and resolve problems during installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment.
• Prepare equipment and accessory purchase specifications; review and evaluates manufactures' proposals and drawings.
• 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.
• Conduct and participates in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system misoperations, prepares failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
• 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 4-6 times annually.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance. or
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or Masters degree is preferred.

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
• Knowledgeable in basic engineering design and principles. Required
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment. Required
• Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments. Preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in electrical or power systems. Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: P.E. License Preferrederred Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able to work in and around substations that are under construction and/or in service.
• The positions involve working around electrical equipment, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and ladder climbing.
• A driver's license is required for travel within service territory and beyond as needed.
• Must be available to work additional hours, as needed, for system emergencies or equipment outage schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Minimum Salary: 120000.00 Maximum Salary: 145000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly