Electrical Plant Field Engineer (New York City Metropolitan Area)

The hiring manager is looking for in field experience with testing

Looking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated professional to join its management team as an Electrical Systems Engineer. Must be well-organized, detail oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines. A bachelors degree in engineering is required along with a thorough understanding of plant electrical system design, construction, operations, maintenance , testing , or analysis within the utility or marine propulsion industries. Experience with transformers (up to 120,000kVA) , switchgear , breakers and power cables ( up to 69kV ), generators ( up to 230,000kVA ), motors , MCCs , power panels , buss-work , or electric transmission is required. Working knowledge of equipment sizing, analysis, lifecycle management, protection schemes, UPS systems , and dielectric fluids , with familiarity with state and federal regulations, industry standards, and process safety practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform System Condition Assessments to identify and document system or component deficiencies, review equipment operation , and generate and drive corrective actions .
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Review and maintain System Descriptions, P&IDs, and other design basis documentation .
• Perform root cause analysis of component failures and forced outages.
• Provide engineering support to Steam Generating Stations .
• 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 Engineering capital planning and all levels of management.
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication among various internal and external organizations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as needed.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and five (5) years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems, or
• Master's Degree in Engineering and four (4) years of engineering work experience focused on the design, analysis, and modification of industrial systems.

Relevant Work Experience

• Demonstrated personal accountability with the ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as needed, required .
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team based environment, required .
• Understanding of the importance of leadership, commitment to excellence, and the delivery of high quality customer service, required .
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, required .
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, required .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, required .
• Experience working in electric and/or steam power plants or substations , preferred .
• Experience performing or directing electrical testing of plant equipment , including transformers, generators, breakers, and related systems , preferred .

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
• Master Electrician License Preferred