Senior Transmission Engineer

Company Description

Con Edison provides energy services to over 10 million people and businesses across New York City and Westchester. With a strong focus on reliability and accessibility, the company is committed to transitioning to a net‑zero economy by 2050. Con Edison collaborates with diverse stakeholders to promote affordability, equity, and environmental justice in achieving a clean energy future. The company has already made significant strides in sustainability, including reducing 11 million metric tons of carbon emissions since 2009 through energy efficiency programs and initiating projects to enhance system resilience against extreme weather events.

Role Description

This is a full‑time hybrid role based in New York, NY, with flexibility for some remote work. The Senior Transmission Engineer will oversee the design, failure analysis, and maintenance of underground transmission feeders, support new substation and interconnection projects, and ensure compliance with industry and safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting routing studies, specifying high‑voltage underground cable systems from rating requirements to installation details, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and providing technical expertise to support critical infrastructure improvements. The role also involves driving innovation and ensuring quality in all projects to align with Con Edison’s commitment to sustainability and reliability.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge and experience in Transmission‑Class Underground Cable Systems design, including High‑Pressure Pipe‑Type and Solid Dielectric cables.

• Expertise in Electrical Engineering concepts and their application to high‑voltage power systems
• Proficiency in Project Management, including planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree is a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred
• Prior experience in utility or energy sector is a strong advantage

We have the privilege of lighting New York City's five boroughs as well as the growing business centers of Westchester County. We illuminate operating rooms where medical miracles occur, bring up the lights on Broadway, and energize one of the world's largest mass transportation systems. We are the power behind Wall Street and the corner store. And, most important, we transmit and distribute the electricity and gas used in millions of homes. By focusing on what we do best - delivering energy over a reliable transmission and distribution system - Con Edison has grown into one of the nation's leading utilities. We serve 3.3 million electric customers, 1.1 million gas customers, and 1,825 steam customers. Our service area includes the five boroughs of New York City and parts of neighboring Westchester County. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies with $12 billion in annual revenues and approximately $41 billion in assets.