Central Hudson · 8 hours ago
Engineer - Electric Substation Design
Poughkeepsie, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $196K/yrCentral Hudson is a utility company seeking an Engineer for Electric Substation Design. The role involves performing engineering assignments related to planning, design, and project management for electric substations, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Performs design work for electric substations & related facilities
Demonstrates the ability to carry small/medium ESD projects from start to finish, including cost estimates, Work Order Authorization, DIG approval, equipment and site technical specifications, bidding and selection process, equipment ordering/contractor selection, drawing mark-up, drawing completion by Drafting, wire-checking and transmittal to Substation Operations and construction assistance. On project completion, approve as-built changes and file the project and the instruction books
Performs all duties and develops all plans & designs in a manner that recognizes safety for self, fellow employees, and the general public
Displays a thorough understanding of ESD procedures, processes, and guidelines
Displays an in-depth understanding of corporate procedures and processes and demonstrates the ability to properly follow them as applicable in every assignment
Demonstrates technical knowledge regarding Electric Substation Design
Identifies and promotes innovative solutions to engineering problems and/or productivity enhancements to existing processes
Develops a positive working relationship and works collaboratively with Electric System Protection and Substation Operations personnel to carryout projects from start to finish
Works effectively in teams with Drafting, Substation Operations and Electric System Protection personnel to produce constructible work packages needed to support the capital plan and any emergent work requiring ESD support
Shares information, develops technical knowledge, and offers guidance, and/or training on complex topics to other employees
Demonstrates improvement with each assignment and an ability to incorporate multiple unscheduled projects and assignments into the work plan without negative impacts to previously assigned goals
Represents Central Hudson in industry activities and organizations (NYISO, EPRI, NYSRC, NPCC, etc.)
Possesses refined communication skills, written and verbal, necessary to report issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers
Strives for continuous improvement and respectfully challenges the ideas of colleagues and supervisors
Provides support for storm restoration efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical mechanical or civil engineering
Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills
Well-developed written/verbal communication skills are required to work independently and/or as a group in order to perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind
Possess the inter-personal skills necessary to maintain effective working relationships with and to be responsive to customers, fellow employees, and all of the Company's external relationships
Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Field of study focused on power
Experience working in the regulated utility industry
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Travel Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Company
Central Hudson
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving approximately 300,000 electric customers and 80,000 natural gas customers in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley.
Founded in 1900
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank LaRocca
Chief Technology Officer
Logan Millington
Central Hudson Utility Co. Trade Ally Partner
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