Electrical Engineer II

Summary

Provide electrical engineering expertise and direction for equipment and control systems, utilized in the Utility generation and transmission of electric power (high-medium-low voltage power, metering, control, security and fire alarm) ; and/or Customer utilization electrical systems (medium-low voltage power, control and fire alarm).   

Develop solutions for electrical power and control systems in generation, transmission, substation, planning, metering or Customer utilization sites as assigned. Ensures that standards of quality, economics, safety, reliability, maintainability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineer function in support of a wide range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices.
• Perform field visits to complete field inspections, condition assessments, and equipment evaluations and develop technical recommendations with moderate complexity.  
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
• Independently coordinate cross disciplinary activities for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities.
• Select and apply codes, standards and procedures to work tasks appropriately.
• Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.
• Provide technical leadership in state-of-the-art engineering and analytical techniques.
• Review designs, calculations, specifications, and reports produced by other internal engineers and external consultants.
• Provide direction and review for the electrical  design and drafting personnel in the development of project drawings (site-based).

Site Electrical

• Hold work clearances, and coordinate work activities

Metering Group

• Review and validate operational and revenue meter system and ensure proper operation and profiling of generation, transmission, and customer load data. 
• Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in the design, operation and maintenance of the electrical systems  specific to the electric utility, or commercial/industrial industry, along with their various systems and components
• Ability to apply diverse technical principles and practices, with the understanding of the NYPA’s policies, operations and objectives, to engineering deliverables.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with ability to build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, and complete specifications, scopes of work, reports, and interdisciplinary design packages.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Working experience with   Electrical design or forecasting software such as SKM Power Tools preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience.
• New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel, primarily within NY State
• Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.