Con Edison

Associate Engineer A Gas Engineering

Con Edison  •  Spring Valley, NY (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, performs engineering work, analysis, design, and management of engineering projects in the area of transmission, distribution, regulation and system control, and corrosion control. Makes independent decisions and recommendations on engineering problems, procedural issues, and design standards. Develop a clear expertise in several aspects of gas engineering. Communicate and collaborate with other Engineering staff, and to other departments to help achieve department and company goals. Attends and represents the Company at industry meetings.

Core Responsibilities

  • Identifies necessary projects and prepares cost justification studies and cost benefit analyses. Prepares and submits projects for the capital budget.
  • Prepares designs, drawings, estimates, specifications, and reports associated with Gas Engineering projects. Ensures that such designs are in conformance with codes, regulations, and Department design standards.
  • Performs and coordinates gas distribution and transmission planning by utilizing pressure/flow system modeling studies.
  • Performs complex engineering studies, researches complex engineering problems, and prepares reports.
  • Participates in the planning phases of municipal projects to effectively negotiate favorable project modifications, where possible, to minimize impact to existing gas facilities.
  • Is proficient in directing major projects (e.g. capital, maintenance, R&D) and managing others who may be assigned to support the project.
  • Performs a project management function including scheduling, inspection, and approval of field changes, cost control, prioritization and coordination of assigned projects.
  • Performs vendor and contractor qualification comparisons. Analyzes contractors, manufacturers and suppliers bids to determine compliance with specifications.
  • Works closely and acts as a liaison with consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers relative to proposals, their work conduct, performance, and potential modification of work plans.
  • Investigates gas incidents, performs root cause analysis, and prepares reports in an effort to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
  • Prepares standards and work procedures associated with all phases of gas transmission and distribution work.
  • Keeps informed and up to date with respect to new technology and developments in the industry. Evaluates and makes recommendations for use of new materials and equipment.

Required Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years' work experience to include one year of engineering work experience.

Relevant Work Experience

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering work experience, required.
  • Must be proficient in promoting and utilizing teamwork when necessary to achieve goals, required.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to apply individual judgment, initiative and decision in a broad range of assignments, required.
  • Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively with both internal and external customers, support staff and various levels of management, required.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Driver's License Required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
  • Other: Registered Gas Distribution Professional Certificate Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Mission Statement:


Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:


We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:


  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with robust matching
  • Employer paid Pension Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
  • State of the art Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits


*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

Con Edison

About Con Edison

We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester. Reliability and accessibility are central to what we do and how we provide energy service. Leading the industry to power tomorrow is our other focus- we are committed to aggressively transitioning away from fossil fuels to a net-zero economy by 2050. To help achieve this we collaborate with customers, regulators, policymakers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure our clean energy future is informed by principles of affordability, equity, and environmental justice. We’re also heavily investing in new technologies and the infrastructure that can get us there.

What are a few things we have achieved so far?

• Since 2009, our energy efficiency programs have prevented 11 million metric tons of carbon emissions – the same amount it would take to power 1.4 million homes for a year

• Recently, we’ve embarked on an 8-year project to make our systems more resilient in the face of extreme weather events

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
coned.com
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