Full-Time

Senior Engineer

Protection Support and Analysis

Posted on 10/30/2025

Consolidated Edison

Consolidated Edison

5,001-10,000 employees

Delivers electricity to NYC and Westchester

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (7)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience in the application of relay protection systems at either the distribution or transmission level, or
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of engineering work experience in the application of relay protection systems at either the distribution or transmission level.
  • Possess strong technical competence, organizational skills, and attention to detail, required.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple assignments with shifting priorities and deadlines, required.
  • Proven analytical abilities, required.
  • High regard for personal accountability and a strong commitment to Engineering Excellence, required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subordinates, colleagues, and various levels of management, required.
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
  • Driver's License Required
  • 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.
  • Must be available for travel both regionally and continent-wide, to attend conferences, meetings, etc. as needed.
  • Selected candidate must be capable of working in indoor and outdoor conditions including inclement weather.
  • Must be able to walk/climb/stand extensively.
  • Must be able to work in power plants and high voltage substations and wear the required PPE as needed.
Responsibilities
  • The Sr Engineer will be assigned to provide protection related support to Operation, analyze relay protection systems, including teleprotection channels, and (if applicable) provide corrective action plans after system events.
  • The duties also include performing short circuit calculations and relay coordination studies.
  • The candidate will develop descriptive documents regarding relay protection systems, for use by operating personnel.
  • He/she will keep his/her supervisor informed on a timely basis of actual and/or anticipated problems of the assignments that is his/her responsibility.
  • Keep supervision informed on a timely basis of actual and/or anticipated problems of the assignments that are his/her responsibility.
  • Periodically must be available 24 hours a day to consult with operating organizations on relay problems and resolve emergencies associated with relay protection systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Protection experience, such as in setting relays, performing coordination, fault studies, developing logic, or using related software, preferred.
  • Familiarity with power system fault analysis, either by hand calculation or software tools, preferred.
  • Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards (such as PRC-002, 004, 006 etc.), preferred.

Consolidated Edison supplies electricity to more than 10 million people and businesses in New York City and Westchester. Its work centers on reliable delivery of power and expanding access to energy services. The company also pursues a net-zero future by 2050, aggressively reducing fossil fuel use and investing in clean energy, infrastructure, and new technologies. It runs energy-efficiency programs that have cut carbon emissions by 11 million metric tons since 2009, and is undertaking long-term projects to strengthen resilience against extreme weather. Its approach differs from many competitors through a strong commitment to affordability, equity, and environmental justice, collaboration with customers, regulators, engineers, and policymakers, and a continuous focus on practical infrastructure and technology investments to support a cleaner energy system.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1823

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What believers are saying

  • Adjusted earnings rose 6.5% to $5.40 per share in 2024 from $5.07 in 2023.
  • 7-million share offering funds subsidiary growth investments through 2025.
  • Sustainability report details clean energy infrastructure progress supporting decarbonization.

What critics are saying

  • Net income fell 28% to $1,820M in 2024 after Clean Energy Businesses divestiture.
  • Q4 2024 adjusted EPS dropped 2% to $0.98 amid rate case pressures.
  • New York net-zero mandate by 2050 demands capex outpacing regulatory rate approvals.

What makes Consolidated Edison unique

  • Con Edison partners with First Student on Brooklyn solar microgrid for bus electrification.
  • Con Edison collaborates with Logical Buildings on real-time emissions monitoring for NYC buildings.
  • Con Edison deploys ULC Technologies' robotic MV cable splicing for infrastructure efficiency.

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