Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer
- Electrical

Reports to:

Manager
- Projects Unit

Reports in office:
Kirkwood/ Binghamton, NY

The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $100,000 - $120,500

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance-based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

Job Summary The Senior Electrical Engineer position will be responsible for planning and executing activities within the NY TLD/BES Program, specifically supporting engineering activities for electric transmission, substation, and system protection projects in integrated NYSEG projects. Plans, controls, and manages project activities to ensure the effective completion of engineering and design for construction projects. Provides liaison with other departments, divisions, vendors or consultants and coordinates with government agencies, customers, other utilities, or groups.

Applies and interprets company, local, state, and national codes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Conducts feasibility studies, completes estimates and develops engineering criteria.

Key Responsibilities 1. Performs engineering analyses of the electric/Physical substation and transmission system and recommends actions to develop design options or recommendations for Substation to minimize customer outages due to equipment failure or system malfunction. Engineer detailed designs.

Perform engineering calculations (25%,P) 2. Originates electric system and component reliability studies, outage contingency plans and capital budget proposals including a complete business case. Determines corrective action for operating deficiencies (10%,S) 3. Recommends system improvements, develops economic project proposals for improvements and provides project management for major substations and transmission construction projects (25%,P). 4. Develops and validates information needed for engineering analyses and applies engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems.

Directs engineering contractors and consultants (15%,P) 5. Demonstrates new technology and implements it to enhance power system performance. Provides power system commissioning support and supervision when required (10%,S) 6. Provides construction management, including coordinating field construction substations and transmission lines. Develops technical specifications, standards, contracts, and purchase orders. Administers contract terms and conditions, tracks budget and schedules, supervises field construction to ensure compliance.

Approves changes within contract scope and negotiates contract settlement. (15%,P)

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience in electric transmission systems planning, operations, and/or protection.
• Knowledge of FERC and state regulations.

Skills/Abilities:
• Able to perform circuit analysis including voltage drop capacitor and regular siting.
• Able to perform fault duty/motor start status.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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