Equipment Engineer - OR Substations & Transmission Engineering

OverviewSubstation Equipment 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.Equipment Engineer: Under limited supervision (Senior Engineer) of the Senior Electrical Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, 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.Engineer will serve on committees as required as well as attend and represent the Company at industry meetings.ResponsibilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesAt 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.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.Ensure that the department is kept up to date on the progress of projects, including the update of the Budget.Provide input for the development and update of equipment health indices and recommends planned equipment replacements.Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R&D organizations. Perform vendor qualification activities and approves equipment suitable for our transmission and area substations.Conduct and participates in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system misoperation, prepares failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.Prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restorationParticipates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.Resources ManagedManagement # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports:Weekly # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports:QualificationsRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 3-5 years of total work experience in development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance. orPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of total work experience in development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.Relevant Work ExperienceWorking knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment. RequiredExperience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment including breakers, switches, and substation steel. RequiredThe ability to interpret layout, one-line, and schematic drawings. RequiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills. RequiredProficiency with IEEE/ANSI Standards and National Electrical Safety Code. RequiredAbility to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments. PreferredSkills And AbilitiesDemonstrated analytical skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsEffective interpersonal skillsDevelops and delivers effective presentationsMust be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.Licenses And CertficationsDriver's License RequiredProfessional Engineer (PE) Preferrederable to have a NY, NJ & PA Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. PreferredAdditional Physical DemandsMust 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 Salary: 100000.00 Maximum Salary: 135000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly