Con Edison · 4 hours ago
Sr Engineer - Central Engineering, Substation Customer Energy Solutions
Con Edison is a leading utility company dedicated to providing reliable energy solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to lead and manage large-scale engineering projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery while meeting all specifications and standards.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Coordinate multi-discipline projects by managing engineering deliverables and reviewing estimates, schedules, field drawings, and specifications for accuracy and completeness
Monitor project schedules, progress, and cost control, serving as the single point of contact for Central Engineering with the Central Operations Project Manager
Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, company standards, regulatory requirements, and any special conditions
Conduct field visits, site walks, and participate in pre-award meetings
Track engineering deliverables and maintain accurate project data in databases, including scopes of work, estimates, schedules, calculations, and procurement details, update project status regularly
Lead engineering package and schedule review meetings
Provide leadership and technical expertise to colleagues while managing tasks and schedules across multiple technical areas
Support Con Edison during system emergencies and equipment outages
Review equipment and construction specifications, vendor bid documents, and EH&S checklists to ensure quality and compliance
Collaborate with vendors and customers to optimize designs and establish project schedules
Coordinate with Lead Engineer to confirm design efforts and ensure licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, and compliance requirements are incorporated into projects
Troubleshoot project issues and develop efficient, effective solutions
Perform additional assignments as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience supporting utility operations and/or design, including construction, substation, steam, and power generation systems
Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of engineering and/or design experience in utility operations and/or design, including construction, substation, steam, and power generation systems
Proficiency in written and oral communication, required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels, required
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), required
Strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring effective oversight of major projects, required
Driver's License Required
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
Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
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
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 work overtime and extended hours, as well as on weekends/holidays as needed, or as system conditions dictate
Ability to detect traffic sounds, alarms and backup warning devices when working near traffic, around moving equipment and within substations and buildings
Preferred
Supervisory experience of management and union employees, preferred
Knowledge of applicable project management specifications, policies, standards, and best practices, preferred
Experience writing, reviewing, editing request for proposals (RFP) for engineering and/or design services, preferred
Construction or utility operations experience in substations, steam and/or power generation operations, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Con Edison
We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester.