Utility Project Engineer

Veolia NA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia NA is hiring for a position in New York, NY, to oversee the survey, design, installation, and commissioning of metering equipment. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years of experience.

Key responsibilities include managing contractors, conducting system commissioning, and creating project documentation. The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with control systems and DCS support.
• Experience programming PLC and logic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and commissioning of metering equipment.
• Conduct on-site surveys with personnel and contractors.
• Commission utility grade metering equipment.

Skills

Electric circuits interpretation

Network communications knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Control panel design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

VMware

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: Oversee survey, design, installation, and commissioning of metering equipment and data gathering hardware. Manage contractor work, conduct system commissioning/start-ups, provide O&M training, and identify improvement opportunities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Commission and start-up utility grade metering equipment.
• Engineer and design advanced metering systems.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Conduct on-site surveys with operating personnel and contractors.
• Perform lab testing for troubleshooting/optimization.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and rebuild field equipment.
• Create documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MEP drawings.
• Basic network understanding and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (strongly preferred).
• AutoCAD or Visio experience for design documents.
• Control systems and/or DCS implementation and support experience.
• PLC and logic programming, configuration, and support experience.
• Database/SQL queries experience.
• PC/server configuration, thin client systems, VMware experience.
• Energy industry experience.
• IT/OT integrated environment experience.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Local to the NYC tri-state area.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of electric circuits and diagram interpretation.
• Network communications and OT cybersecurity knowledge.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Control panel design and wiring understanding.
• Plant instrumentation knowledge.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $75000 to $85000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.