Engineer, Distribution Engineering Overhead Standards and Planning

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develops electric distribution designs, electrical facilities/equipment in overhead and/or underground residential distribution systems.
• Serves as a technical consultant within the Company or the industry in his/her field(s) of specialization.
• Uses technical competence to develop designs for equipment improvements and to approve design and fabrication of manufactures equipment in their factories.
• Assists the Electric Operations Regional personnel in the development of solutions to technical problems which involve operations and maintenance.
• Interprets rules, regulations or code requirements. Incorporates requirements when creating or revising engineering specifications.
• Takes a first line leadership role when responding to emergency field problems in his / her field of expertise. Has decision-making capability.
• Prepares and teaches technical seminars related to Con Edisons distribution practices
• Ensures recommended designs and equipment to meet the highest environmental standards.
• Performs other engineering related or PSC mandated assignments or projects as required.
• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Assists Senior Engineers or other Distribution Engineering staff in the performance of their tasks as necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Organization.
• Coordinates with Information Resources (IR) to specify and develop the information technology systems necessary to allow engineers and designers to perform analysis and design according to the engineering standards.
• Maintains state-of-the-art technical expertise and job knowledge in assigned discipline area through contact and interaction with leading experts in the technical community
• Coaches associate engineers, designer or technicians
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering : Electrical or Mechanical

• 3-5 years Engineering Experience in the design of electrical distribution system, and electrical facilities or equipment Required
• Experience scheduling and controlling small to moderately complex projects and assignments Required
• Engineering specifications development Required
• Electric construction or operations experience Required
• Programming and AutoCAD experience Preferred
• Coordinating and managing multiple projects across different working groups Preferred

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

• Driver's License Required

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able to work in an overhead and URD distribution environment.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and/or extended hours as operational needs and/or emergencies dictate