Technical Supervisor Substations Operations

Orange & Rockland; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

Dental benefits

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with robust matching

Employer paid Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) and its affiliate Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) seek a Technical Supervisor for Substation Operations.

The role focuses on engineering design, problem analysis, and planning across substations, with field investigations and report preparation. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in substation engineering or related operations, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and 3 years of substation engineering experience or related operations experience.
• Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field and 6 years of substation engineering experience.
• BSEE with 8+ years of substation engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support during operation and maintenance of major substation equipment.
• Perform field investigations and prepare related reports and test memorandums.
• Troubleshoot field issues and conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Evaluate failures and identify corrective actions; monitor data trends.
• Assist in preparing operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
• Supervise substation/relay personnel and contribute to performance evaluations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation experience

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Technical drawings

Communication

Codes & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Associate's degree in Engineering or technical field

BSEE preferred

Tools

Test equipment knowledge

Job description

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, the Technical Supervisor performs assignments of basic and moderate complexity in engineering field designs, problem analysis, and planning within Substation Operations. The Technical Supervisor conducts field investigations and prepares associated reports, and test memorandums within the field or fields of responsibility.

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

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical guidance and support during operation and maintenance of major substation electrical equipment (circuit breakers, power transformers, switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.).
• Responsible for providing field support to substation operations when system and equipment problems occur and perform root cause analysis and investigation of equipment failures.
• Monitors, evaluates, and works closely with Transmission & Substation Engineering (Equipment Engineer and/or Relay Engineer) to troubleshoot field issues and to determine best corrective action as conditions warrant and on an as needed basis.
• Provides the information necessary to evaluate failures on substation equipment.
• Reports on results and periodically reviews all data to determine if trends are developing. Recommends corrective action.
• Monitors and reports on the use of new equipment in substations.
• Tracks equipment out of service and the repairs to ensure the availability of the substation equipment during critical load periods.
• Attends departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
• Conduct and participate in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system maloperations, prepare failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
• Work independently and with Transmission and Substation Engineering, as needed, to prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.
• Provides equipment training to substation personnel as needed.
• Supervises assigned substation/relay personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, setting performance expectations, coaching and developing employees, addressing performance issues, and providing input into or completing employee performance evaluations. Assumes responsibility for team performance and operational coverage as needed.
• Participates in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plan as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 3 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience. Related operations experience includes the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance. or
• Associate's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 6 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience. Related operations experience includes the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a minimum 8 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience. Related operations experience includes the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.

Relevant Work Experience

• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment including breakers, switches, and substation steel, required.
• Ability to interpret test results, one-line diagrams, and schematic drawings, required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills, required.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment, required.
• Ability to write substation and relay maintenance procedures and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: P.E. License Preferrederred - Preferrederable to have a NY and NJ Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. Preferred

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.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, various shifts and stand-by.
• Availability for off-hour calls.

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.