Con Edison · 6 hours ago
Project Construction Specialist - Construction Services Design & Engineering
Con Edison is a leading energy company providing reliable service to millions of customers. The Project Construction Specialist for Engineering/Design plays a critical role in delivering advanced civil engineering expertise, ensuring that design and fabrication activities meet structural integrity requirements and project objectives. This position also involves leading departmental training initiatives and promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Demonstrate technical proficiency in interpreting civil, electrical, and mechanical project scopes to define foundational fabrication requirements
Prepare, review, and finalize detailed engineering calculations, design documentation, technical drawings, specifications, and advanced planning materials, including budgeting inputs and proposal submissions
Lead departmental training initiatives for Local 1 and Local 2 union designers and new team members while fostering a culture of professionalism, integrity, engagement, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion; provide guidance to first line supervisors and share performance observations to the Construction Manager to support staff development
Assess engineering designs for constructability and collaborate with the Engineer of Record to develop comprehensive fabrication shop drawings, utilizing Autodesk, Trimble, or equivalent engineering software to produce precise, fabrication ready deliverables
Champion safety and environmental compliance by implementing Company EH&S programs, integrating Human Performance Improvement principles, promoting a Zero Accident Culture, and ensuring strict adherence to safe work practices, environmental protections, and regulatory requirements
Manage project costs by tracking estimated versus actual labor hours, monitoring expenditures for labor, materials, supplies, and equipment, and generating or overseeing work orders for expense, capital, and retirement accounts using systems such as MAXIMO
Coordinate field meetings with engineering and operations personnel as needed to ensure effective project execution
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project scheduling, machine and fabrication shop operations, and construction practices
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree 5 years work experience in the Engineering field related to the Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Construction and associated equipment
Bachelor's Degree 3 years work experience in the Engineering field related to the Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Construction and associated equipment
Associate's Degree 2 years work experience in the Engineering field related to the Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Construction and associated equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and analyze tasks to develop detailed estimates and schedules for construction projects, required
Working knowledge of all applicable codes such as ACI, AISC, NESC, ASCE, NYC Building Code, etc. required
Ability to work independently as well as in a team to make sound technical and business decisions, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
Well organized, able to balance priorities, handle multiple assignments, develop a strategic plan and take decisive action to meet deadlines, required
Driver's License Required
Preferred
Experience interacting with stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company during normal and emergency conditions, preferred
Work experience in the Engineering field related to the Electric, Gas and Steam systems and associated equipment, preferred
Experience and knowledge of construction work associated with facilities such as Substations and or Generating Stations, preferred
Company
Con Edison
We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester.