Engineer - Electric Asset Strategy

Location: City of Poughkeepsie

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Poughkeepsie time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R1884
** Benefits**:
* Competitive compensation
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
* Life and travel insurance
* Tuition assistance
* Wellness reimbursement program
* Paid holidays and vacation

Central Hudson is seeking an Engineer to join our asset strategy and data analytics team. Engineers within this team will champion Central Hudson’s value-focused approach to improving asset management strategies in a regulated utility environment. By unifying strategic asset planning, advanced analytics, and enterprise asset-management systems, you will ensure every investment delivers the optimum blend of reliability, risk reduction, and customer affordability.

An engineer on this team will be a key stakeholder in championing regulatory obligations and corporate objectives into actionable portfolio strategies, data-driven insights, and system enhancements that maximize long-term value for our customers and shareholders while upholding our commitment to safe, sustainable service.
* Supports a comprehensive asset strategy for all electric (Transmission, Distribution & Substation) assets that aligns with corporate objectives, emphasizing reliability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value
* Develops an understanding of the electric system including an understanding of IEEE Reliability Index (SAIFI, MAIFI, CAIDI & CEMI), contingency scenarios, and both state (NYS PSC) and federal (FERC) regulatory requirements; in addition, supports documentation requirements, including compliance for NERC standards
* Performs system analyses to analyze the electric systems performance under various conditions
* Develops and recommends statements of engineering practices; investigates planning methods and procedures of the electric utility industry
* Supports a portfolio of operational research & development initiatives which can include - piloting emerging technologies, facilitating proof-of-concept projects, and translating successful trials into scalable operational solutions
* Provides strategic input and oversight for enterprise asset-management systems and related data platforms, ensuring they are maintained, aligned with evolving business needs, and continuously enhanced to support reliability, regulatory, and financial objectives
* Partners with high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams across the company to harmonize asset-strategy, analytics, operational R&D, and system enhancements including aligning scope, resources, and priorities to achieve measurable business outcomes
* Translates organizational objectives into clear, actionable roadmaps for asset initiatives, analytics projects, system upgrades, and R&D pilots
* Identifies emerging trends, risks, and opportunities related to asset strategy and, then provides strategic recommendations
* Represents Central Hudson within industry working groups as well as the NYISO and other TOs
* Provides support for storm restoration efforts
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* Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, power or related engineering degree
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills with innovation in mind
* Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills
* Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind
* Self-starter with initiative and desire to drive continuous improvement
* Ability to voice opinions & lead discussions amongst industry groups
* Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
* Valid driver’s license
** Preferred:
*** Knowledge of and/or experience in the electric and gas utility industry
* Knowledge of and/or experience related to renewables
* Knowledge of and/or experience with asset strategy principals
* Knowledge of and/or experience with data analytics

Applications will be accepted until
** January 14,…