What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Engineer - Substations & Transmission Engineering position at Consolidated Edison Company of New York?
Overview
Substation Equipment Engineer required to join collaborative engineering culture in Orange and Rockland Engineering. The work allows for broad, diverse experience managing small to large projects that allow engineers to learn and be challenged.Equipment Engineer : Under limited supervision (Senior Engineer) of the Senior Electrical Engineer or Manager of Transmission and Substation Engineering, performs assignments of basic and moderate complexity in engineering design, problem analysis, planning, conducts field investigations and prepares associated reports, specifications, standards and test memoranda within the field or fields of responsibility.Engineer will serve on committees as required as well as attend and represent the Company at industry meetings.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- At O&R, we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Responsible for providing the specification preparation, purchase, construction, and maintenance support for major substation electrical equipment (HV and MV circuit breakers, power transformers, MV switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.). This includes preparation of electrical equipment specifications, technical analysis of bid proposals, review of all manufacturers designs and drawings, factory, and field inspection, and furnishing of technical expertise to the Construction and Operating Departments. Responsible for providing field support to system and equipment problems. They will provide technical guidance and resolve problems during installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment.
- Prepare equipment and accessory purchase specifications; review and evaluates manufactures' proposals and drawings.
- Ensure that the department is kept up to date on the progress of projects, including the update of the Budget.
- Provide input for the development and update of equipment health indices and recommends planned equipment replacements.
- Interface with equipment manufacturers, industry standards and R&D organizations. Perform vendor qualification activities and approves equipment suitable for our transmission and area substations.
- Conduct and participates in field evaluation / analysis of field equipment or system misoperation, prepares failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
- Prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration
- Participates in the Companys Emergency Response Plan through a designated storm assignment.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education / Experience
Preferred Education / Experience
Relevant Work Experience
Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
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