Critical Site Engineer for the Comms Infrastructure and Site Design

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with robust matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a Critical Site Engineer to oversee data center and mission-critical facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations in alignment with corporate standards.

The role requires leadership across electrical, mechanical, environmental, and IT physical systems, with focus on resiliency and regulatory compliance; involves budget alignment and coordination with internal and MSP partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical facilities design, operation, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage MSPs and ensure SLA compliance.
• Strong collaboration with engineering, IT, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and operational lead for data center infrastructure.
• Oversee operation and performance of data center physical systems (UPS, generators, cooling).
• Manage MSP for daily operations, maintenance, incident response; ensure contractual SLAs.
• Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for MSP operations.

Skills

Data center operations

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Budget planning

Job description

Critical Site Engineer for the Comms Infrastructure and Site Design

Job Info

• Job Identification 10598
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 08/02/2026, 08:07 PM
• Locations 4 Irving Pl Headquarters
• Apply Before 09/08/2026, 03:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Regular
• Minimum Salary $105,000.00
• Maximum Salary $135,000.00

About Us

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.

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:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• 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.

Job Description

Join us as a Critical Facilities Engineer who will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Company data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This role provides leadership and strategic oversight for all aspects of critical infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, environmental, and IT physical systems. The position ensures operational excellence, resiliency, and compliance while managing internal resources and third‑party service providers.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and operational lead for data center and critical facility infrastructure, including design, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Provide management oversight for the operation, reliability, and performance of all data center physical infrastructure systems including UPS, generators, cooling systems, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Manage and oversee the Managed Service Provider (MSP) responsible for daily data center operations, maintenance, and incident response, ensuring performance aligns with contractual SLAs and company standards.
• Establish governance, performance metrics, and reporting processes for MSP operations, including regular operational, quality assurance/control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standards, policies, procedures, and documentation related to critical facilities design, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for critical system failures or performance issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, IT, and project teams to ensure integration of infrastructure requirements into new builds, upgrades, and retrofits for critical sites.
• Review and approve design specifications, scopes of work, and contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to evaluate facility performance, risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Work with stakeholders on capacity planning, risk management, and resiliency planning for critical infrastructure environments.
• Assist to manage and forecast operating and capital budgets for data center and critical facility infrastructure, ensuring alignment with reliability, lifecycle, and capacity planning objectives.
• Assist with the design and buildout of IT physical infrastructure at LAN & Communications rooms and Data Centers, including cabling, UPS, power distribution, grounding/bonding, and indoor/outdoor wireless LAN access points
• Assist in overseeing financial performance of Managed Service Provider (MSP) contracts, including cost controls, invoice validation, and ensuring services are delivered within approved budget and contractual obligations.
• Assist to plan and prioritize capital and expense investments for maintenance, upgrades, and risk mitigation, ensuring funding supports operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term infrastructure strategy.