Senior Associate Engineer

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A utility services provider is looking for an Associate Engineer for a hybrid role in Hicksville, NY. Responsibilities include processing interconnection applications and leading reporting metrics. Requires a technical background and strong analytical skills with a Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering. Most work is done remotely with some on-site requirements. Competitive pay range from $50 to $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical field required.
• 1-3 years related experience preferred in electric utility.
• Candidates must understand AC/DC electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Process residential Distribution Interconnection applications.
• Lead monthly reporting for interconnection projects.
• Perform on-site witness testing per SGIP tariff.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Strong technical background

Excellent customer service skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Job description

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Job Title: Associate Engineer

Location: Hicksville, NY (Hybrid) (Candidates within the tri- state area only - NY,NJ,CT)

Duration: 6-month contract (through end of 2025)

Pay Rate: $50-70/hr. W2 (max)

NOTE: Training will be in office for 2 weeks, then the assignment will go hybrid with 2x in office per week.

Description:

Long Island public utility company(Industry)

FYI: Most of the work is remote, but occasional on-site presence (about 10%) is required for meetings and witness testing in Long Island and Rockaways.

HM looking for candidates with 0-3 experience with engineering degree OR electrical engineering (candidates in this field understand AC/DC electrical Utility systems and Utility protection and control equipment such as transformers.). Note: Candidates with technical degrees have been very successful in this role.

-This is an office position, not a field position.

Job Duties:

• Processing residential Distribution Interconnection applications for an electric utility which includes a large volume of daily inquiries such as Status update, portal issues, and application deficiencies.
• Processing and technical screening of Applications of 0 to 10 MW, primarily being solar, as per the Small Generator Interconnection Procedure (SGIP).
• Assist in initial high level inquiries for distribution interconnection projects
• Lead in crucial monthly Reporting such as Metric for less than 50kW, for greater than 50kW and reporting to the NYS DPS Inventory etc.
• Assist in Net Meter violation and schedules with contractor.
• Managing Project field meetings with Interconnection Customers
• Performing on site Witness testing’s as per the SGIP tariff for projects interconnecting to LIPA Distribution System on Long Island and in the Rockaways.
• Position will be the lead in responding to customer inquiries regarding SGIP process, and multiple other inquiries related to distribution interconnection applications (both residential and commercial).
• Assist in managing day to day operational interface and administration of Operating Instructions with existing Distributed Energy Resources.
• Operational oversight of parallel resources interconnected to LIPA Distribution System.
• Participation in monthly Technical and Policy related DPS Interconnection Forums.
• Responsible for managing all project accountings and financial aspects of the Interconnection Projects as per the agreed upon technical studies and also full compliance with SGIP.
• Maintain Project accounting in SAP, work very closely with individual performing the Cost Analyst function of interconnection projects
• Assist Cost Engineer maintaining monthly cost data & reports in Excel or Access.
• Provide Cost Engineer project forecasts or other requested project financial / status reports.
• Attend meetings & provide input, issue notes when required.
• Work closely with the Cost Analysts to analyze contractor invoices and change orders respect to their progress as reported by the field and the impact to the project budget.

Required Qualifications:

- This position requires true leadership qualities, strong technical background, and excellent customer service skills.

- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering preferred) plus 1-3 years related experience, preferably in an electric utility power engineering role .

- Strong analytical skills.

- Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in electric utility industry in a Transmission or distribution role.

- Understanding of Small Generator Interconnection procedure (SGIP) Tariff.

- Experience in handling Renewable Distributed Energy Resources and Non-Renewable Interconnections.

Candidates within the tri -state area only.

Candidates must have the ability to attend on-site meetings and perform on-site witness tests and the ability to attend on-site meetings with team members which in total is estimated to be about 10% of the time.

The majority of the work is performed remotely.

Training likely may involve being onsite a couple days a week.

Thank you,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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