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Con Edison · 22 hours ago

Sr Engineer - CENG, Substation Equipment Engineering

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Con Edison is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer to perform engineering assignments related to substation equipment. The role involves preparing specifications, conducting technical analyses, and providing guidance during installation and maintenance of large power transformers and related equipment.

Utilities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare specifications for major substation equipment (e.g., power transformers, phase angle regulators, reactors) and accessories

Review and evaluate manufacturers proposals, designs, and drawings for compliance with requirements

Conduct technical analysis of bid proposals and participate in vendor qualification activities

Perform factory and field inspections to ensure equipment quality and standards compliance

Provide technical expertise and guidance to Construction and Operating Departments during installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs

Develop and update operating, maintenance, and test procedures as needed

Prepare test procedures for commissioning and post-repair restoration of equipment

Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards bodies, and R&D organizations

Contribute to budgets, appropriations, scoping documents, concept reviews, and cost evaluations

Support development and updates of equipment health indices and recommend replacements

Participate in the Engineering Duty Roster, providing 24-hour support for emergent issues approximately three times annually

Perform other related tasks and assignments as required

Qualification

Large power transformersEngineering design principlesApplicable codesStandardsMicrosoft Office SuiteSpecification writingElectrical engineering focusProfessional Engineer (PE)Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

A minimum of 8 years of engineering work experience

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally

Knowledgeable in basic engineering design and principles

Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment engineering

Ability to respond to system emergencies

Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold

Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations

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)

Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems

Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday

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

Preferred

Experience in the development and application of technical principles regarding large power transformers (i.e. rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance)

Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments

Candidates with a focus in electrical engineering or power systems are strongly preferred

Professional Engineer (PE)