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Engineer - Central Engineering, Steam Plant Reliability Engineering (Metallurgist)

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$100,000.00 - $135,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
4 Irving Place (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025
Overview The Steam and Gas Engineering Department of Central Engineering is seeking motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join its Steam Plant Reliability Engineering Section. Candidates should be organized, technically sound, and capable of managing multiple assignments while upholding high standards in safety, environmental compliance, and technical excellence. Responsibilities include failure and root cause analysis, metallurgy consulting, inspection program development, and welding support. Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Power Piping Codes is required, along with experience in power plant equipment and piping systems. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Develop and manage condition assessment inspection projects, including evaluation of component history, development of inspection (NDE) project scopes and specifications, bid preparation and evaluation, and review of results. Provide technical support and guidance to Operations, Maintenance, and Construction personnel, as well as providing direct field support in response to failures and emergencies, especially welding support to review and approve procedures and qualifications. Make technical and economical evaluations to determine the best inspection and repair courses of action to support System and Gas Engineering counterparts and Steam Production Operations. Investigate and develop responses/solutions to Generating Station engineering service requests (ESR); perform cost benefit analysis for proposed solutions. Prepares sketches required to modify systems and equipment, supports the implementation by Company forces. Assist in the preparation of operating, maintenance, and test/inspection requirements for Generating Stations equipment. Conceives, plans, designs, solutions or alternatives of new refurbishment projects, including technical and economic evaluations, specification preparation, feasibility studies and long-term planning. Present on project details to inform and guide Central Engineering, various internal Customers, and all levels of management. Provides other technical assistance as required. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 4 years of applicable engineering work experience, or Master's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of applicable engineering work experience. Relevant Work Experience Exhibit a thorough understanding of plant design, construction, operations, maintenance, and analysis in the utility industry, oil & gas industry, required. Ability to write specifications and standards and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, required. Be knowledgeable in welding requirements to review and approve procedures and qualifications, required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Projects), as well as the ability to learn other company software systems, required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel on all levels, required. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and sub-projects concurrently, required. Must be available for emergency work 24/7 as required by system conditions, required. Supervisory experience of professional and union employees, preferred. Hands-on experience in operations and maintenance of rotating equipment, preferred. Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Other: CWI Certified Welding Inspector Preferred Physical Demands Ability to respond to system emergencies Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations Ability to climb ladders and stairs Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces) Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday 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 Additional Physical Demands 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 a generating plant environment.