Overview

The Associate Engineer A will support the design, development and implementation of various microprocessor based relay upgrade projects. A dedicated professional with continuous oversight responsibility is essential to continued reliable operations.Under the general supervision of the Protective System and Testing Section Manager, the Associate Engineer will be responsible for functional testing of various types of microprocessor based relays. The Associate Engineer will aid with field testing and resolve issues by coordinating with relay protection engineers.An understanding of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards will ensure various compliance requirements on relay systems.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• The Associate Engineer A will support the design, development and implementation of various microprocessor based relay upgrade projects. A dedicated professional with continuous oversight responsibility is essential to continued reliable operations. Under the general supervision of the Protective System and Testing Section Manager, the Associate Engineer will be responsible for functional testing of various types of microprocessor based relays. The Associate Engineer will aid with field testing and resolve issues by coordinating with relay protection engineers. An understanding of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards will ensure various compliance requirements on relay systems.
• Develop operational and maintenance test instructions for relays.
• Assist in the written evaluation of system disturbances and coordination with Engineering and submit Engineering Service Request
• Develop test plan for microprocessor based relays.
• Assist in necessary training for relay technicians.
• Acts as technical liaison between Central Engineering and various groups Training Program and aspects of Personnel Risk Assessment Program.
• Evaluate maintenance practices and develop more efficient and reliable methods.
• Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF and other organizations on relay applications.
• Make presentations as required, and at the executive level.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. In either relay protection or system testing

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering and with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. In either relay protection or system testing

Relevant Work Experience

• Must demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new topics. Required
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO Required
• Must be able to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edisons corporate values and mission. Required
• Must possess superior oral and written communication skills, champion change and have the ability to influence others in order to improve the management process. Required
• Must be well organized, detailed oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Required
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment and possess the ability to render sound business decisions. Required

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must work with and in the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Must use eye-hand coordination to adjust controls on equipment

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• May require local and out-of-town travel and representation of the Company at information exchange meetings including EPRI and NATF.
• Must be willing and available to be on call, work off shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as operating and system conditions require.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Minimum Salary: 80000.00 Maximum Salary: 110000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly