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Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. · 5 days ago

Associate (EP), Electrical Engineering Distribution Engineering UG T&D

Spring Valley, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $78K/yr

1+ years exp

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is seeking a motivated Technical Associate to join their Distribution Engineering Department. The role involves assisting engineers with the design and construction of underground electric facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing project management support to deliver safe and reliable energy services.

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Responsibilities

As an Engineering Technical Associate, you will work with a team of engineers to assist in developing plans and specifications for primary underground electric distribution installations up to 35kV and provide necessary oversight on the construction of these facilities

Assist in the development of company standards for all equipment associated with the underground transmission and distribution systems to assure compliance with National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code requirements

The Technical Associate provides recommendations for the cable rebuild and rehab programs for the enhanced reliability of existing underground residential subdivisions

Supports the coordination for underground projects with internal departments to ensure that projects are completed per specifications, on time, and within approved budgets

Provides support to Operations on all issues associated with the maintenance and construction of the underground distribution and transmission systems

Assist other engineers in completing conceptual interconnection designs and prepares project estimates, schedules, and capital appropriation funding requests for underground capital projects. This also includes all required project details and estimates for the five-year capital budget and long-term planning studies as required

Assist in Operations support functions, including fuse coordination, New Business responses, and Division Engineer assistance in investigating underground system voltage problems/complaints

Attend meetings with other utilities and R&D seminars to keep informed and up to date with the latest developments in underground system materials, equipment and construction practices

Participates in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required

Perform other related tasks and assignments as required

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeData AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

One-year relevant experience (includes co-op or internships), required

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, required

Must demonstrate ability to accept challenges and solve problems, required

Must exercise good judgment and render sound decisions, required

Must demonstrate a positive work ethic in support of the Companys Corporate Values and Missions, required

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, required

Must be well organized, detail orientated and flexible to handle multiple assignments, required

Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with company employees, required

Ability to draft, edit and proofread memos, presentations and board reports as required

Driver's License Required

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