Engineer, Central Engineering Protection Metering and Security

• Design, specify, and apply relay protection, teleprotection, and metering systems for the electric transmission and distribution network, including new substations and equipment as well as modifications to existing installations. Review schematics, wiring diagrams, and develop procurement and technical specifications.
• Perform short circuit analyses, relay coordination studies, and relay setting calculations under established engineering practices; develop, maintain, and review relay setting files and associated records; conduct peer reviews and provide technical guidance on testing results.
• Coordinate engineering activities with internal disciplines and with operations, construction, and testing organizations to ensure timely and successful execution of assigned work; communicate status, risks, and issues to supervision in a proactive manner.
• Serve as project lead on assigned work, including development of scopes, cost estimates, appropriation requests, and requests for proposals in accordance with Central Engineering processes; support project leads on similar deliverables when assigned.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and oversee external vendor engineering activities, acting as the technical liaison to ensure compliance with company standards and delivery of required design outputs, including relay settings and supporting documentation.
• Provide real time technical support during relay system commissioning and cutovers, including nights and weekends as required.
• Prepare and maintain engineering and operating documentation to support system operations, regulatory compliance, and permanent records.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory, reliability, and internal compliance requirements; prepare and maintain compliance documentation, support audits, and assist with responses to regulatory inquiries and interrogatories.
• Represent the company on regional or industry relay protection committees as required; provide technical mentoring and training to less experienced engineers.
• Participate in periodic on call coverage to support operating organizations, troubleshoot relay protection issues, and respond to system emergencies.
• Perform other engineering duties and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of engineering work experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of engineering work experience in relay settings development, relay coordination and fault studies, protection logic development, and use of related engineering software.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and all levels of management, required.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office, required.
• Demonstrated experience in relay settings development, relay coordination and fault studies, protection logic development, and use of industrystandard protection and analysis software, preferred.
• Proven ability to develop engineering specifications and standards, with working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IEEE, IEC, PRC/NERC), preferred.
• Solid project management skills, with experience executing multidiscipline engineering projects from planning through implementation, preferred.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

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

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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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.