Associate Engineer - CENG Steam Plant Systems Engineering (Water Treatment)

at  Con Edison Company of New York

Overview
Steam Plant Systems Engineering is looking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated professional to join its management team as a Boiler Equipment Engineer. The ideal candidate for this dynamic position must demonstrate a high energy level, understand the vital importance of Commitment to Excellence, and possess a high regard for Con Edison’s Corporate Values and Mission. Requires excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal/external customers, agencies, and various levels of management. Must be a self-starter, able to exercise independent judgment and render sound business decisions. Must be well-organized, detail oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills including experience in direct supervision, and the ability to positively manage and motivate others is required. Additionally, candidate must be available for emergency work 24/7 as required by system conditions. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. A thorough understanding of utility/industrial boiler design, operations, maintenance, testing or analysis, and safety procedures is required. Experience with conventional utility boilers, Chemical treatment systems: Reverse Osmosis, Ultra-Filtration, Wastewater Treatment, Demineralization is Required. Specific experience with chemical treatment related to Steam Send out (i.e. Steam Distribution) is preferred.

ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and generate and drive corrective actions.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outage.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Stations and other organizations within Con Edison.
• Participate in project planning, outages and construction processes.
• Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee or observe testing/commissioning.
• Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Central Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

QualificationsRequired Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 2 years of full-time work experience at an Engineer level.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering and 2 years of full-time work experience at an Engineer level.

Relevant Work Experience

• The ability to deliver exemplary customer service is required.
• Possess strong technical competence, be well organized, and detail oriented is required.
• Flexibility to handle multiple assignments with changing priorities and meeting deadlines is required.
• Must have demonstrated analytical abilities.
• Possess a high regard for personal accountability and understand the critical importance of Commitment to Engineering Excellence.
• Demonstrate a high energy level and promote a positive work ethic in support of our Corporate Values.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues, internal/external customers, agencies, and various levels of management.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations affecting steam plant operations and knowledge of industry codes and standards (i.e. ASME Boiler / Pressure Vessel code and B31.1, NBIC, NFPA 85, etc.) and process safety measures is required.
• Experience working with Water Treatment Systems is required.
• Knowledge of boiler Burner Management Systems (BMS) is highly desirable.

Skills And Abilities

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver’s License Required

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 available to travel regionally (and potentially continent-wide), to attend conferences, meetings, etc. as required.
• Requires the ability to work in both office and field settings, and wear the required PPE as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, work at heights, and work within confined spaces.
• Must be available for emergency work 24/7 as required by system conditions.

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation, and generate and drive corrective actions.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs and other design basis documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outage.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Stations and other organizations within Con Edison.
• Participate in project planning, outages and construction processes.
• Generate or review acceptance test plans and oversee or observe testing/commissioning.
• Interface with and track activities of equipment and service providers, both inside and outside the Company.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations to inform and guide Central Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required