Engineer- Central Gas Engineering - Mechanical

CECONY•New York, NY

1d•$105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Engineer supports LNG plant, gas facility, and related gas infrastructure projects through field- and office-based engineering activities. The role includes engineering analysis, field investigations, design implementation support, contractor work reviews, technical issue resolution, and preparing documentation for procurement, construction, operational readiness, maintenance, emergency response, and safe project execution. The position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. The Engineer supports projects from design review and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and operational readiness. The role coordinates with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Purchasing, contractors, consultants, plant personnel, Gas Engineering, and Gas Technical Operations to help ensure reliable, code-compliant, timely, and safe project execution. Field support may include 24/7 response when necessary, and travel to Con Edison sites is required as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 2 years of full-time engineering work experience in gas systems, mechanical components, HVAC, and/or fire protection; or a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 3 years of full-time engineering work experience in those areas.
Understanding of utility safety standards, process safety measures, applicable gas codes, permitting requirements, and Company specifications and procedures.
Ability to develop expertise in Company codes, standards, procedures, and specifications related to LNG plant design and compressor station systems.
Working knowledge of LNG plant and gas facility codes and standards, including 49 CFR Parts 192 and 193, NFPA 59A, ASME B31.3/B31.8, the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, API, OSHA, and applicable Company requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, customers, agencies, contractors, plant personnel, and management at all levels.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, influence, collaborate, and promote corporate values.
High personal accountability, customer-service focus, professionalism, and dedication to engineering excellence.
Proven technical competence, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts, pressure testing, welding/NDE, excavation, confined space, hot work, MOC, and as-built documentation in active field conditions.
Ability to communicate with craft labor, contractors, construction supervisors, operations, engineering staff, and plant personnel, and provide technical recommendations under field and schedule pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses and conceptual studies.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
Driver's license required.
Ability to respond to system emergencies.
Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions, including excessive heat, cold, noise, and confined spaces.
Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full- or half-face respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations; facial hair or other conditions must not interfere with the respirator seal.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday.
Expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 3 years of full-time engineering work experience in gas systems, mechanical components, HVAC, and/or fire protection.
Experience in gas engineering, gas operations, utility, industrial, commercial, petrochemical, LNG plant, or compressor station environments.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering assignments of moderate to high complexity, including design support, problem analysis, planning, field investigations, verification of existing conditions, and preparation of reports, specifications, standards, test memoranda, technical evaluations, and project documentation.
Support LNG plant, gas facility, and related gas infrastructure projects from design review and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and operational readiness.
Prepare or review design packages, work packages, RFIs, submittals, specifications, drawings, construction planning documents, and project records.
Review contractor work for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Company standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes.
Perform cost-benefit analyses and conceptual studies to support design decisions.
Prepare or support budgets, appropriation requests, and project calculations.
Direct, coordinate, and review work performed by outside consultants, technicians, and designers.
Provide field support during construction, testing, commissioning, maintenance, technical issue resolution, failures, and emergency response activities, including 24/7 response when necessary.
Travel to Con Edison sites as required.
Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Purchasing, contractors, consultants, plant personnel, Gas Engineering, and Gas Technical Operations to support reliable, code-compliant, timely, and safe project execution.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Respond to system emergencies and work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies.