Associate (EP) Engineering, Distribution Engineering SCADA

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a Distribution SCADA Engineer to contribute to the SCADA system development and analytics reporting supporting Electric Operations. You will collaborate with engineers and IT to improve reliability, safety, and flexibility of the distribution network.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and at least 1 year of related experience, including potential Co-Op experience at Con Edison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Six months of Con Edison co-op or internship experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Work in Electric Distributions SCADA system, adding controllers and RTUs from multiple projects.
• EPs assist in providing solutions, guidance, and coordinating company forces for SCADA design, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Develop and test communications for new SCADA equipment deployed to support distribution operations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Drafting/proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Distribution Engineering is seeking a highly motivated employee to join its SCADA team. Use of SCADA technology is quickly expanding and has many opportunities to make a valuable contribution to the efficient operation of the Distribution System. The successful candidate must be energetic and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our Code of Conduct and The Way We Work. Responsible for the Distribution SCADA System development with the goal to continuously improve the reliability, safety, and flexibility of the Distribution System. Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment and working with Engineers performing lab testing. Must be able to collaborate with Engineers and IT to develop analytics and reporting dashboards to support various organizations in Electric Operations.

Overview

Distribution Engineering is seeking a highly motivated employee to join its SCADA team. Use of SCADA technology is quickly expanding and has many opportunities to make a valuable contribution to the efficient operation of the Distribution System. The successful candidate must be energetic and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our Code of Conduct and The Way We Work. Responsible for the Distribution SCADA System development with the goal to continuously improve the reliability, safety, and flexibility of the Distribution System. Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment and working with Engineers performing lab testing. Must be able to collaborate with Engineers and IT to develop analytics and reporting dashboards to support various organizations in Electric Operations.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Work in Electric Distributions SCADA system, adding various controllers and rtus from multiple projects.
• EPs will assist in providing solutions, technical expertise, guidance, and coordinating company forces that support the design, upgrade, and maintenance of the Con Edison Distribution SCADA system.
• Develop and test the communication for new SCADA equipment being deployed to support the operation of the electric power distribution systems.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering and minimum 1 year of experience which includes cumulative full-time work or equivalent internship/co-op experience. Six months of Con Edison co-op or internship experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• One year relevant experience (includes co-op or internships), required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, required.
• Must demonstrate ability to accept challenges and solve problems, required.
• Must exercise good judgment and render sound decisions, required.
• Must demonstrate a positive work ethic in support of the Companys Corporate Values and Missions, required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, required.
• Must be well organized, detail orientated and flexible to handle multiple assignments, required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with company employees, required.
• Ability to draft, edit and proofread memos, presentations and board reports as required.

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.
• 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.