Job DescriptionThe Field Engineer will be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, scheduling and controlling the safe, timely, and efficient operation of the Field Engineering section. Responsible for reviewing layouts for constructability, direct interaction with constructing organizations and contractors to determine construction of drawn layout, resolve issues related to construction and interference and coordinate with outside agencies when necessary to ensure work will be completed as designed. Provides technical counsel and guidance in all matters related to construction standards. Ensure construction is completed by constructing organizations as per procedure. Assist Gas Operations and Construction Management- Gas with engineering support as needed.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- Create and monitor business plans, goals, master plans, budgets, and rate case items. Analyze program data and trends to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements or changes.
- Oversee and evaluate specialty field work such as CISBOT, liners/rolldown, HDD, pipe bursting, bridges, and other trenchless technologies.
- Prepare, update, and interpret Company specifications in compliance with PSC, DOT, OSHA, and all applicable codes and regulations.
- Provide guidance to internal teams regarding specification requirements.
- Provide engineering guidance to field personnel, and acts as the Company's representative when dealing with external organizations and agencies.
- Prepare technical reports and conduct technical presentations to all levels of management.
- Evaluate projects for cost savings, bundling opportunities, and field constructability.
- Assist with project scope and develop associated engineering design requirements.
- Perform constructability reviews to ensure designs reflect real field conditions.
- Conduct pre-job field walks to validate site constraints and confirm design assumptions.
- Attend community board and municipal meetings to address project impacts and coordinate stakeholder needs.
- Coordinate with System planning to support job sequencing to ensure efficient execution and minimize customer or system impact.
- Perform embedment calculations for facility protection, complete regulator sizing and service bypass sizing.
- Evaluate and approve scope changes when field conditions differ from design.
- Lead the engineering effort for regulator station abandonment, facilitating communication and overseeing the projects.
- Respond to emergency events requiring engineering support for system safety, facility isolation, service restoration, and technical decision-making.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and 3 years of full-time engineering work experience specifically in design, construction or operations.
Preferred Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering and 4-6 years of engineering work experience specifically in gas, utility, or infrastructure engineering.
Relevant Work Experience- Task oriented with good financial and analytical perspective, required.
- Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
- Ability to take ownership of responsibility of projects, is required.
- Familiarity with 16 NYCRR, 255, and 49 CFR 192, is preferred.
- Experience coordinating field work, contractors, or multi-discipline engineering teams, is preferred.
- Experience with Byers, Vision, or GIS systems, is preferred.
Skills and Abilities- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
- Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
- 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
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.
About UsMission 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.
About the TeamEEO 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.
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