Engineer - Gas Asset Strategy

Central Hudson Gas & Electric•Poughkeepsie, NY

About The Position

Central Hudson is seeking an Engineer to join its Gas Asset Strategy and Planning team. The role ensures investments deliver an optimal balance of reliability, risk reduction, and affordability while meeting regulatory and corporate objectives. It turns strategy into actionable plans through data-driven insights that support safe and sustainable service. The position includes gas planning responsibilities such as system modeling, modernization, long-term planning, and regulatory and stakeholder engagement. The role supports asset strategies and investment plans, leads research and development initiatives, and helps translate organizational objectives into roadmaps for asset initiatives, analytics, system upgrades, and pilots. The position also supports emergency storm restoration efforts. The role offers a career path with advancement opportunities within a job series. Title and level are commensurate with experience. Applications are accepted until November 17, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, power, or a related engineering discipline.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer software programs quickly.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind.
Ability to perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind.
Self-starter with initiative and a desire to drive continuous improvement.
Ability to voice opinions and lead discussions among industry groups.
Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or experience in the electric and gas utility industry.
Experience in utility asset management or system planning.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain asset strategies for long-term capital and operational needs, emphasizing reliability, cost-effectiveness, and value.
Lead research and development initiatives by piloting emerging technologies, managing proof-of-concept projects, and scaling successful solutions.
Coordinate multi-year asset investment plans using risk, performance, and condition data to guide prioritization.
Facilitate lifecycle models and maintenance strategies, optimize inspection programs, and analyze asset health data to identify risks and opportunities.
Provide strategic input and oversight for enterprise asset-management systems and data platforms, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory objectives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to combine strategy, analytics, research and development, and system enhancements into actionable roadmaps.
Translate organizational objectives into actionable plans for asset initiatives, analytics, system upgrades, and research and development pilots.
Conduct gas system planning and forecasting, including load growth, capacity needs, and infrastructure renewal.
Develop regulatory filings and support participation in regulatory proceedings.
Engage with Department of Public Service Staff and other stakeholders regarding system activities and long-term plans.
Support emergency storm restoration efforts.