Associate Engineer - Distribution Engineering

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison Distribution Engineering seeks a highly motivated professional to join its Civil/Structural team. You will review structures to ensure safe operations for both existing and new installations, perform technical evaluations, and update engineering specifications.

The role requires understanding loads, stresses, and governing codes to guide design and installation decisions. Expect collaboration with internal teams, field inspections, and potential emergency support.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of loads and stresses on structural elements and applicable design codes.
• Ability to perform failure analysis and data review.
• Experience writing and updating engineering specifications.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and update specifications related to structures for distribution of electric power across regions, including covers, gratings and doors.
• Perform technical evaluations and provide guidance to internal/external customers.
• Manage engineering projects requiring customized solutions and perform field inspections.
• Prepare and deliver technical training or seminars as needed and provide emergency engineering support.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Field inspections

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Job description

Distribution Engineering is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated professional to join its Civil/Structural team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing review of structures to ensure operations can perform work in a safe environment for existing and new structures. The engineer will perform technical evaluations, write and update engineering specifications.

A strong understanding of structural elements loads and stresses on these elements, and codes that govern standardized methods of design and installation is essential for this role. The engineer will work closely with internal teams to ensure sound guidance is provided when addressing concerns with internal or external customers. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Additional responsibilities include managing engineering projects requiring customized solutions, performing field inspections, reviewing installation designs, and preparing technical standards. They should be able to perform a failure analysis, data review, and issue resolution. The engineer will review and update specifications that pertain to structures related to distribution of electric power throughout all regions. This will also include but not limited to covers, gratings, and doors.

In times of emergency, the engineer must be prepared to provide immediate engineering support and take on a leadership role in resolving field issues. The role may also require the preparation and delivery of technical training or seminars related to distribution system practices. Overall, this is a critical position for someone eager to apply their skills to strengthen the infrastructure and support the continued advancement of the electric distribution system.