Associate Engineer A, Performance & Operational Engineering

Orange & Rockland; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) seeks a results-driven engineer to perform electrical reliability analyses and support performance engineering. You will collaborate with Field Operations, Electrical Engineering and the Control Center to review system performance, perform studies, and propose proactive improvements.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cross-functional coordination, and active participation in industry and regulatory discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 2 years total work experience, including 1 year in engineering.
• Proficiency in Windows environments and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong analytical, technical and communication skills; able to coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical reliability analyses and engineering studies for electric delivery systems.
• Review outage data daily and ensure accuracy; update outage historical database.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify solutions for customers with outages; assist in circuit patrols.
• Participate in regulatory reporting and internal reliability meetings; represent the department at meetings.
• Contribute to procedures development and documentation; monitor reliability metrics and support storm plans.

Skills

Electrical analysis

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Windows

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Project

Job description

Under general supervision of a Senior Engineer or Senior Analyst in Performance and Operational Engineering, performs electrical analysis work in the reliability support discipline. Works with Field Operations, Electrical Engineering, and the Control Center to perform electric delivery system analysis and engineering studies to review/determine system performance and trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve system performance. Attends and represents the Company at industry meetings and provides system reliability analysis and reports.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work ethic in support of our Corporate Values and Mission and is committed to environmental excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Provides support to Engineers and Senior Engineers in performing analyses and other studies in electric reliability.
• With general guidance, reviews all incoming outage data on a daily basis and ensure that the data is accurate and complete.
• Updates the outage historical database and ensure its integrity.
• Collaborates with Engineers and Senior Engineers to find solutions for customers with frequent outages.
• Assist Engineers in circuit patrols to identify reliability issues.
• Collaborates with Engineers and Senior Engineers to review required regulatory reporting.
• Represents the Department at internal reliability meetings.
• Represents the Company at industry and regulatory meetings.
• Participates under general guidance in the preparation and/or development of procedures and provides clear and well-organized documentation.
• Monitors and reports on the Company's electric service reliability performance metrics.
• Participates in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
• Provides electric system delivery analysis and engineering studies for Distribution Engineering, Electric Operations and the Control Center as required.
• Keeps informed of the industry and keeps up to date with the latest developments in electric reliability.
• Performs other related duties or assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum of 2 years of total work experience to include 1 year of applicable engineering work.

Relevant Work Experience

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, required.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management, required.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with people, both inside and outside the Company, required.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project is required.
• Must have strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills, required.
• Must be innovative, creative and able to coordinate with other departments, required.
• Familiar with applicable State and Federal regulations, preferred.
• Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• 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.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.