Project Manager - Central Engineering, Protective Relay Strategy Implementation

Central Engineering (CENG) Protective Relay Strategy Implementation, an innovative/goals-oriented department, that is tasked with supporting the advancement of Protection and Control (P&C) systems critical to the clean energy transition seeks dedicated, dynamic, and innovative leaders to join our team. The Project Manager will provide leadership, technical expertise, guidance, and oversight of internal and external resources for engineering and design associated with various PRSI P&C Projects including modernization of P&C communication systems, CORE software integration, and TPL-001 CAP implementation. Assures safety, quality, efficiency and compliance with regulations, codes, standards and company policies, procedures and specifications. The Project Manager will be responsible for development, review, and maintenance of guidelines, standards, and procedures.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

• Lead cross-functional project teams in the planning and execution of engineering deliverables in support of Protection and Controls (P&C) projects including modernization of P&C communication systems, CORE software integration, TPL-001 CAP implementation plan, and P&C R&D initiatives.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scopes, vendor proposals, schedules, estimates, budgets, and department objectives.
• Track, analyze, and report on project performance metrics (scope, budget, schedule, and compliance).
• Attend field visits, field walks, and vendor meetings.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and communications for a wide range of audiences, including senior leadership.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering guidelines, standards, specifications and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture by integrating human performance improvement tools and supporting a Zero Accident Culture, operational excellence, and workplace culture and inclusion initiatives.
• Support company operations during system emergencies and other operational needs and perform additional related duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of related experience in the fields of relay protection and control systems, or
• Master's Degree with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of related experience in the fields of relay protection and control systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of related experience in the fields of relay protection and control systems. Experience with Fiber Networks and/or Teleprotection Circuits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, construction and/or utility operations, required.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation communication skills, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels and motivate employees, required.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and analytical skills, required.
• Be well organized, detail oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines, required.
• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving project issues, prioritizing and decision-making, required.
• Knowledge of Relay Protection and Control Systems, required.
• Previous supervisory experience and/or project team lead experience, required.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of management and representatives of outside organizations, required.
• Experience in the areas of operations and/or maintenance of electrical distribution and/or transmission facilities, preferred.
• Experience with Fiber Network Installations and/or Teleprotection Circuits, preferred.

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in power plants and high voltage substations.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]