Job Description

Perform engineering responsibilities in Underground Engineering as it applies to the design, specifications, and construction of primary underground electric facilities for the distribution and transmission systems along with providing project management support including all necessary inspections for compliance with all Company and industry code requirements to provide safe and reliable service to our customers.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Leads and develops employees through direct supervision, coaching and feedback, and ongoing performance management.
• Prepares plans and specifications for primary underground electric distribution installations up to 35kV and provide necessary oversight on the construction of these facilities.
• Prepares plans and specifications for underground electric transmission facilities for installations up to 345kV and provide necessary oversight on the construction of these facilities.
• Performs in the development of company standards for all equipment associated with the underground transmission and distribution systems to assure compliance with National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code requirements.
• Provides recommendations for the cable rebuild and rehab programs for the enhanced reliability of existing underground residential subdivisions.
• Supports the coordination for underground projects with internal departments to ensure that projects are completed per specifications, on time, and within approved budgets.
• Provides support to Operations on all issues associated with the maintenance and construction of the underground distribution and transmission systems.
• Performs conceptual interconnection designs and prepares project estimates, schedules, and capital appropriation funding requests for underground capital projects. This also includes all required project details and estimates for the five-year capital budget and long-term planning studies as required.
• Provides Operations support functions, including fuse coordination, New Business responses, and Division Engineer assistance in investigating underground system voltage problems/complaints.
• Attend meetings with other utilities and R&D seminars to keep informed and up to date with the latest developments in underground system materials, equipment and construction practices.
• Keeps informed of the industry and keeps up to date with the latest developments in the Distribution Engineering field through webinars, industry conferences, stakeholder meetings and technical committees as applicable.
• Participates in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plan as required.
• Authors procedure guides, reports and presentations to summarize and document technical analysis.
• Performs other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of engineering work experience or utility work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

• Well organized, detail-oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, required.
• Capable of independent work, which includes the ability to understand all facets of engineering designs and project management, required.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management, required.
• Strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills, required.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to work on teams and cross-functional projects, required.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering work experience in an engineering or project management / construction capacity, preferred.
• Familiarity with underground design, maintenance & construction of underground systems; with at least 1 to 2 years of direct experience with underground electric systems, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.