Field Engineer - Substation Operations

Con Edison • Spring Valley, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, the Senior Substation Field Engineer performs assignments of basic and moderate complexity in engineering field designs, problem analysis, and planning within Substation Operations. The Sr. Engineer conducts field investigations and prepares associated reports, and test memorandas within the field or fields of responsibility. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 3 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience.
• Associate's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 6 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment including breakers, switches, and substation steel, required.
• Ability to interpret test results, one-line diagrams, and schematic drawings, required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills, required.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment, required.
• Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Ability to write substation and relay maintenance procedures and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.
• Development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance, preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) P.E. License Preferred
• Preferable to have a NY and NJ Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical guidance and support during operation and maintenance of major substation electrical equipment (circuit breakers, power transformers, switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.).
• Responsible for providing field support to substation operations when system and equipment problems occur and performs root cause analysis and investigation of equipment failures.
• Acts as a liaison and coordinates with Transmission & Substation Engineering (Equipment Engineer and/or Relay Engineer) to troubleshoot field issues and to determine best corrective action as conditions warrant and on an as needed basis.
• Attend departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
• Conduct and participate in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system maloperations, prepare failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
• Work independently and with Transmission and Substation Engineering, as needed, to prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree