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NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
Metering Engineer I
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What they do
An Energy Engineer designs and develops technologies that produce and store energy, particularly energy from sustainable sources such as wind and solar power. Develops ways for existing buildings and systems to become more energy efficient. May specialize in one type or field of energy production.
$120,143 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Summary
Provide engineering leadership for revenue and operational metering systems across generation, transmission, and customer facilities. Lead metering equipment design modifications, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations to ensure accurate data for operations and NYISO settlements. Support MV90 data management, reporting, and field maintenance. Coordinate with internal departments and external entities, oversee construction and outage activities, evaluate vendor products, and ensure all metering work meets technical, safety, and schedule requirementsResponsibilities Provide responsible engineer function in support of a limited range of design modification projects, equipment applications and failure research, engineering studies, and operations and maintenance activities & practices
Perform field visits to observe or support construction and maintenance activities and administer basic on-site technical support.
Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.
Coordinate work with other disciplines and departments for the successful development and execution of projects and/or O&M activities
Perform research on applicable codes, standards and procedures and apply to work tasks appropriately. Perform inspections and evaluations to ensure engineering requirements and Authority specifications are satisfied.
For assigned work and projects, provide supervision of maintenance department(s) staff, and contractors, and prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts. Work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of employees. Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work. Review completed work, job packages, and work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded. Metering Group Support the review and validation of operational and revenue meter systems data collection and reporting
Interface within NYPA and external agencies to support settlement and reporting activities. Site ECC Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic competency in the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems specific to the electric utility, or commercial/industrial industry, along with their various systems and components Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Basic verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with guidance.
Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, and adapt standard specifications, scopes of work, reports, and design packages to specific projects. Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years related work experience. Physical Requirements Approximately 25% travel, primarily within NY State
Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.