Engineer - CENG, Substation Equipment Engineering

Orange And Rockland Utilities•New York, NY

54d

About The Position

Central Engineering's Asset Management Department is seeking an Engineer to support substation equipment specification, procurement, and maintenance. The role involves technical evaluations, design reviews, inspections, and field support for high- and medium-voltage equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in electrical or power systems, and experience with substation equipment procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years' of engineering work experience in the development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance.
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels, required.
Knowledge in basic engineering design and principles, required.
Driver's License Required

Nice To Haves

Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment, preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare equipment and accessory purchase specifications; review and evaluates manufactures' proposals and drawings.
Independently lead investigations and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R D organizations.
Perform vendor qualification activities and approves equipment suitable for our transmission and area substations
Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
Participate in preparation of budgets, appropriations, scoping documents, concept reviews, design field walks, cost reviews.
Provide input for the development and update of equipment health indices and recommends planned equipment replacements
Perform field evaluations of equipment and system issues, and prepare detailed failure analysis and technical reports.
Prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.
Be part of the Engineering Duty Roster. Duties involve providing 24hr support (reviewing and approving test results, responding to emergent issues) for a week, approximately 4 times annually.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.