Con Edison

Sr Engineer, CENG Protection Support & Analysis

New York, NY

$120,000-$150,000

About This Job

Overview

The Protection and Controls Engineering department within the Central Engineering organization is looking for a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join the Protection Support and Analysis section. We seek a candidate who is committed to excellence and understands the importance of personal accountability in making sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, technical competence, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

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The Sr Engineer will be assigned to provide protection related support to Operation, analyze relay protection systems, including teleprotection channels, and (if applicable) provide corrective action plans after system events.

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The duties also include performing short circuit calculations and relay coordination studies. The candidate will develop descriptive documents regarding relay protection systems, for use by operating personnel. He/she will keep his/her supervisor informed on a timely basis of actual and/or anticipated problems of the assignments that are his/her responsibility.

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Keep supervision informed on a timely basis of actual and/or anticipated problems of the assignments that are his/her responsibility.

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Periodically must be available 24 hours a day to consult with operating organizations on relay problems and resolve emergencies associated with relay protection systems.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience in the application of relay protection systems at either the distribution or transmission level, or

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Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience in the application of relay protection systems at either the distribution or transmission level.

Relevant Work Experience

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Possess strong technical competence, organizational skills, and attention to detail, required.

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Flexibility to manage multiple assignments with shifting priorities and deadlines, required.

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Proven analytical abilities, required.

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High regard for personal accountability and a strong commitment to Engineering Excellence, required.

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Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subordinates, colleagues, and various levels of management, required.

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Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.

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Protection experience, such as in setting relays, performing coordination, fault studies, developing logic, or using related software, preferred.

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Familiarity with power system fault analysis, either by hand calculation or software tools, preferred.

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Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards (such as PRC-002, 004, 006 etc.), preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

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Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

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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.

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Must be available for travel both regionally and continent-wide, to attend conferences, meetings, etc. as needed.

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Selected candidate must be capable of working in indoor and outdoor conditions including inclement weather.

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Must be able to walk/climb/stand extensively.

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Must be able to work in power plants and high voltage substations and wear the required PPE as needed.

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