What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer -Substations & Transmission Engineering position at Consolidated Edison Company of New York?
Overview
Substation Engineer required to join collaborative engineering culture in Orange and Rockland Engineering. The work allows for broad, diverse experience managing small to large projects that allow engineers to learn and be challenged.Engineer: Under limited supervision of the Senior Electrical Engineer or Section Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, performs Electrical Engineering work in the Substation Engineering discipline. The work involves the design and application of Utility grade substation systems to the transmission and substation systems for the Company. Provides engineering support to various operations groups throughout the Company Engineer will serve on committees as required as well as attend and represent the Company at industry meetings.Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities- At O&R, we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Substation Engineers major responsibilities include: Substation layout design, drawing review, equipment and/ or construction labor specifications for all substation projects. Prepare sketches to be used as the design guide for the Design Drafters in the preparation construction drawings. Perform preliminary Engineering cost estimates for feasibility studies as required to develop project alternatives. Review, analyze, and prepare reports for each substation project to determine best practices and designs. Perform ampacity calculations, substation grounding, battery sizing, lightning protection, and insulation co-ordination. Performs field walk and provide support before, during and after construction.
- Attend departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
- Ensure that the department is kept up-to-date on the progress of projects, including the update of the Budget.
- Keep informed of the industry and keeps up to date with the latest developments in the Substation Engineering field. Will possess and maintain familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC standards applicable to substation design along with NERC/FERC regulatory standards.
- Participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required and 5-7 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering or related operations or
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering or related operations.
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 1 year experience related substation design experience, required.
- Experience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment including breakers, switches, and substation steel, required.
- Ability to interpret layout, one-line, and schematic drawings, required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills, required.
- Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments, required.
- Proficient with IEEE/ANSI Standards and National Electrical Safety Code, required.
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Driver's License Required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferrederable to have or be in the process of qualifying for the PMP Certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Preferrederable to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license.
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
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
