Jr Designer L1-2

Overview

The Jr. Designer (L1L2), Regional Engineering Public Improvement supports the design and coordination of electric, gas, steam, and telecommunications facilities impacted by public improvement projects. This role involves preparing and interpreting technical drawings, analyzing impacts to existing infrastructure, developing cost estimates, and supporting engineering studies to maintain system reliability. Jr. Designers collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure projects meet Con Edison standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Jr. Designers (JD) will design, draw and interpret electric conduit and cable, gas, steam, and telecommunications layouts, applying appropriate work codes as per company standards, specifications, and regulations.
• The Jr. Designer will interpret and analyze company plates, contract documents, specifications, and field sketches to determine the impact to company facilities.
• JDs recommend alternate methods or accommodations to minimize impacts on company facilities, conduct engineering studies and computerized analysis of electric and gas networks to maintain system reliability.
• Will use computer software such as Logica, COMPASS, CEES, Filenet, and other applications necessary to prepare cost estimates and track projects.
• JDs are responsible to prepare Gas Cost sharing, Joint Bidding Section-U and Section-U 2.0 packages, appropriations for capital work, and Before and After primary feeder sketches.
• JDs will have the ability to effectively interact with internal departments, governmental agencies, and represent the Company at Agency meetings, perform relocation vs. support cost analysis and benefits, prepare benefits, and written communication.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 Years Design Work Experience or
• Associate's Degree In Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering Technology and 2 Years Design Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree In Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering Technology and 1 Year Design Work Experience

• Selected applicants must have knowledge of electrical theory and/or mechanics of flow, and must be able to perform technical calculations, prepare and interpret technical construction drawings and specifications, and cost estimates.
• Selected candidates will also demonstrate computer skills, preferably in Excel, Access, Word, AutoCAD/ Microstation or comparable programs.
• Applicants will possess good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent drafting and writing skills are required.
• Technical experience in Drafting, Engineering Inspector, Field Inspector, drawing checker or field estimator is preferred. Knowledge of NYC standard water, sewer and highway specifications is also preferred. Location of job assignment is based on workload within the department (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Westchester).

• Driver's License Required

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday

• 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.
• Use of personal vehicle for company business may be required.
• Candidates will possess a valid driver's license.
• This position requires sitting for extended periods of time, working on computers and may require driving company vehicles, conducting field walks, and some lifting.