Engineer - Central Engineering - Substation Customer Energy Solutions

Overview

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison with the CENG project team and external groups to coordinate multi-discipline projects, including reviewing engineering estimates, schedules, field drawings, and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor schedules, progress, and cost control of projects, and work directly with the Central Operations Project Manager as the single point of contact for Central Engineering on assigned projects.
• Ensure engineering adherence to specifications, drawings, company and regulatory requirements and any special conditions.
• Attend field visits, field walks, and pre-award meetings.
• Track engineering deliverables and ensure all projects are entered into databases, including scopes of work, estimates, schedules, engineering calculations, and procurement information; update the status of project deliverables in the Central Engineering project status database(s).
• Coordinate engineering package and schedule review meetings.
• Support Con Edison needs during system emergencies and equipment outages.
• Provide technical insight and review of equipment and construction specifications, vendor bid documents, and EH&S checklists for projects.
• Meet with vendors and customers to optimize proposed designs and establish project schedules.
• Coordinate with the Lead Engineer to confirm that in-house and out-of-house design efforts, licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, and compliance requirements are incorporated into the project.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise on projects, finding efficient and effective solutions.
• Perform other assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and five years of engineering work experience in utility operations, construction, substations, steam and power generation operations. or
• Master's Degree in Engineering and three years of engineering and/or design experience in utility operations, construction, substations, steam and power generation operations.

• Master's Degree in Engineering and three years of engineering and/or design experience in utility operations, construction, substations, steam and power generation operations.

• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee large projects, required.
• Proficient in written and oral communication, required.
• Experience writing, reviewing, editing request for proposals (RFP) for engineering and/or design services, required.
• Supervisory experience of management and union employees, preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable project management specifications, policies, standards, and best practices, preferred.
• Construction or utility operations experience in substations, steam and/or power generation operations, preferred.

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

• 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.
• Ability to work in substation/switching station areas (in an around live electrical equipment).