Associate, Performance & Operational Engineering

ConEdison•New York, NY

19h•$75,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer in Performance and Operational Engineering, the Associate performs electrical engineering work in the reliability support discipline. The position provides technical support to personnel in Electric Operations, Electrical Engineering, and the Control Center, and assists in evaluating electric delivery system performance to improve safety, reliability, and maintainability. The Associate participates in analyses to identify performance and process issues, develops recommendations, and assists with corrective-action implementation. The role also supports reliability studies and system delivery analyses, monitors electric-service reliability metrics, reviews outage data and regulatory reporting, and represents the Company at internal, industry, and regulatory meetings. The selected candidate will have a System Emergency Assignment and may be required to work outside business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel within the Company service territory as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least one year of full-time or internship experience, or at least six months of cooperative or summer internship experience; experience at Con Edison/O&R is preferred.
Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible in handling multiple assignments and deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with customers, support staff, and various levels of management.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with people inside and outside the Company.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
Strong analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills.
Innovative and creative, with the ability to coordinate with other departments.
Valid driver's license required.
Able and willing to travel within the Company service territory as needed.
Must be able to work non-business hours during emergencies, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applicable State and Federal regulations.
Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity, and decision-making in handling assignments.

Responsibilities

Promote a positive work ethic in support of Corporate Values and Mission, and support environmental excellence and workplace safety.
Support Engineers and Senior Engineers in analyses and studies related to electric reliability.
Review incoming outage data daily, with general guidance, and ensure the data is accurate and complete.
Update the outage historical database and ensure its integrity.
Work to find solutions for customers with frequent outages.
Accompany senior department members on circuit patrols to identify reliability issues.
With guidance, act as a liaison to the NYPSC and NJBPU concerning electric reliability and electric distribution system issues.
With guidance, review required regulatory reporting.
Represent the department at internal reliability meetings and represent the Company at industry and regulatory meetings.
Participate in preparing and developing procedures, and provide clear, well-organized documentation.
Monitor and report on the Company's electric service reliability performance metrics.
Participate in Company emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
Provide electric system delivery analysis and engineering studies for Distribution Engineering, Electric Operations, and the Control Center as required.
Keep informed about the industry and the latest developments in electric reliability.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.