Sr Engineer - Central Engineering, Steam Plant Systems Engineering, Electrical

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) seeks a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to support design, operation, maintenance, testing and analysis of electric systems in power generation facilities.

The role covers sizing and protection for transformers up to 120,000 kVA, generators up to 230,000 kVA, and related equipment, with lifecycle management and compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with 6–8+ years in design, analysis and modification of industrial systems.
• Experience with transformers up to 120,000 kVA and generators up to 230,000 kVA.
• Ability to review System Descriptions, P&IDs and design basis docs.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective communication among internal and external teams.
• Review System Descriptions, P&IDs and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of failures and outages.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations.
• Participate in outages and construction processes.
• Generate acceptance test plans and oversee testing/commissioning.
• Interface with equipment/service providers and track activities.
• Produce detailed reports to support capital planning and management decisions.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Transformer expertise

Generator expertise

Switchgear & breakers

Power distribution

Protection schemes

Root cause analysis

Documentation & reports

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Steam Plant Systems Engineering seeks a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to support the design, operation, maintenance, testing, and analysis of electric systems within power generation facilities. This role requires strong technical expertise in plant electrical systems and a demonstrated ability to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The position involves engineering responsibility for transformers (up to 120,000 kVA), generators (up to 230,000 kVA), switchgear, breakers, power cables (up to 69 kV), motors, MCCs, power panels, buswork, and related transmission and distribution equipment. The successful candidate will apply working knowledge of equipment sizing, system analysis, protection schemes, UPS systems, dielectric fluids, and lifecycle management practices, while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, industry standards, process safety requirements, and company and industry codes, procedures, and specifications.

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

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and generate and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs, and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outages.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations.
• Participate in project planning, outages, and construction processes.
• Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee or observe testing/commissioning.
• Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Central Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems. or
• Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems.

Relevant Work Experience

• Demonstrated personal accountability with the ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as needed, required.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teambased environment, required.
• Understanding of the importance of leadership, commitment to excellence, and the delivery of highquality customer service, required.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, required.
• Highly organized and detailoriented, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, required.
• Ability to make timely, wellreasoned decisions to meet schedules and operational deadlines, required.
• Experience working in electric and steam power plants or substations, required.
• Experience performing or directing electrical testing of plant equipment, including transformers, generators, breakers, and related systems, required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
• Other: Master Electrician License Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

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.
• Ability to participate in sequence engineering program (which includes working nights, weekends, and an on-call schedule).
• Ability to climb into steam structures, such as boilers.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needs arise.

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.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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