What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Supervisor, Engineering & Planning - Distribution Engineering Equipm position at Consolidated Edison Company of New York?
Overview
The Engineering Supervisor will oversee Distribution Engineering designers responsible for preparing and modifying Con Edison specifications and drawings. The Engineering Supervisor will also oversee and manage projects related to the design and modification of Network Equipment, update specifications, review Network Equipment sensor data and issue work requests, and assist the field in troubleshooting any equipment installation or operation issues.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities- Supervise, direct, prioritize, and coordinate the activities of distribution engineering personnel regarding the preparation and modification of existing Con Edison drawings for inclusion in engineering design packages and review of contractor shop drawings for comparison to engineering design drawings. Oversee personnel creating work requests for sensor related issues on network equipment. Supervise Senior Designers, Designers, and/or Junior Designers, and review work accuracy.
- Take a project management role in various special projects that encompass Distribution Engineering technical areas including, but not limited to, Network Equipment, SCADA, Overhead, Unit Substations, , Civil Engineering and Environmental and Safety. Correspond with different field groups, departments, regions, vendors and the PSC on various special projects and initiatives such as Stimulus, R&D, etc in Distribution Engineering.
- Oversee and drive special projects, and pursue the continual improvement of equipment and system design as well as system operation. Assist Engineers or other Distribution Engineering staff in the performance of their tasks as necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Organization. Has the capability to assume full responsibility and a leadership role when responding to emergency field problems in his/her field of expertise.
- Present on technical topics related to Con Edisons distribution practices and special projects.
- Review and update engineering specifications in accordance with operating procedures, IEEE, NESC, ANSI, etc..
- Create and sustain a workplace environment that fosters professionalism, honesty, concern, excellence and teamwork. Perform duties inherent in most supervisory positions such as training, motivating, disciplinary, and maintaining personnel under his or her supervision.
- May perform other related assignment or task as needed.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail. Required
- Must be flexible, able to handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. Strong project management skills are required. Required
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to diplomatically interact with internal and external customers, support staffs and various levels of management. Required
- Must have knowledge of relevant corporate environmental and safety procedures. Required
- Must be effective at presenting technical information and representing Distribution Engineering to other departments, non-technical groups and executives. Required
- Must have strong knowledge of the appropriate Engineering and Operating Procedures and Engineering Specifications. Required
- Must be able to understand and review engineering sketches, drawings, one-line and riser diagrams. Required
- Must be able to provide guidance in the creation of these drawings and schematics. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with Computer applications (MS Office, CAD Applications, etc.). Required
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience is preferred Preferred
- Able to travel to vendor sites and attend conferences Preferred
- Able to respond to field request and emergencies during off hours Preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Driver's License Required
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
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