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Senior Specialist (2L) DE System Design High Tension

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeDriver's License

Job overview

Con Edison seeks a Senior Specialist to design high‑tension electrical systems, performing load‑flow, fault and voltage regulation studies, interpreting diagrams, and supporting emergency response across substations and distribution networks. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, three years of engineering experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteWritten CommunicationOrganizational Detail OrientationProject ManagementProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsAccuracy Under PressureQuality CommitmentTime ManagementContinuous LearningSubstation KnowledgeUnderground Network KnowledgeOverhead Electrical System KnowledgePower Systems KnowledgeLoad Flow AnalysisFault AnalysisVoltage RegulationRelay Coordination StudiesCon Edison System KnowledgeElectrical Diagram InterpretationHigh Tension Design KnowledgeSwitchgear KnowledgeDistributed Generation Interconnection Design

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3 Years Related Operations or Engineering ExperienceDriver's LicenseProfessional Engineer (PE)

Full job description

Required Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of related operations or engineering work experience in areas such as Regional Engineering, Customer Engineering, Generation, Substations, Relay Protection, Substation Operations, Generating Plants, Electric Operations field organizations, or Control Center Operations/Support.

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of related operations or engineering work experience in areas such as Regional Engineering, Customer Engineering, Generation, Substations, Relay Protection, Substation Operations, Generating Plants, Electric Operations field organizations, or Control Center Operations/Support.

Relevant Work Experience

  • Knowledge of substations, Underground Network and Overhead Electrical system, as well as knowledge of advanced electrical concepts, including power systems, required.

  • Work experience including technical knowledge of the Con Edison electrical system, experience in performing load flow, fault analysis, voltage regulation and/or relay coordination studies, required.

  • Ability to effectively interact with both internal and external customers, support staff and various levels of management, required.

  • Ability to interpret electrical diagrams, drawings, and customer site plans, required.

  • Ability to learn and gain understanding of high tension design, including equipment and relay protection requirements, required.

  • Possess knowledge and/or experience in the physical installation, maintenance, testing/evaluation/approval of electrical equipment, preferably to also including Field experience involving the electric distribution system or medium voltage switchgear, preferred.

  • Knowledge of electrical equipment and industry standards related to switchgear, preferred.

  • Experience writing Engineering specifications, Operating Procedures, performing root cause analysis, and issuing engineering reports, preferred.

  • Knowledge of distributed generation interconnection designs, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

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

  • Demonstrated written communication skills

  • Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

  • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

  • Demonstrated problem solving skills

  • Demonstrated analytical skills

  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Licenses and Certifications

  • Driver's License Required

  • Other: 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.

  • 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.

  • Support the Distribution Engineering Situation Room as required.

  • Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

  • Must be able to drive company and/or personal vehicle, as needed.

  • Must be able to work rotating shifts and/or extended hours as operational needs and/or emergencies dictate, as needed.

  • Must be able to work in an underground or overhead distribution environment.

  • Must be able to respond to field request and emergencies during off hours.

  • Must be able to travel to vendor sites, field locations, and attend conferences.

  • Field visits may require walking, ladder climbing, or manhole entry.

  • Position requires working in and out and around substations under construction and/or in service.

  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required, during visits to various work sites.

  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]

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