CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Position
Title: Section
Engineer Transmission Planning and Design
Job
Number: 30210
Group:
Engineering
Reports
To: Manager –
Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering
Job
Family: Engineering
& Science
Date: December
17, 2003
Corporate Mission: “We will consistently exceed the expectations of our customers for
the delivery of natural gas and electricity.”
Family Contribution /
Engineering & Science: In support of the
Corporate Mission; Provides, participates and/or assists in research and
analysis encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering
disciplines: electrical, mechanical, civil, and/or environmental. Conducts analytical studies on engineering
proposals to develop designs utilizing and applying engineering principles,
research data, and proposed system specifications. Analyzes data to determine feasibility of project proposals. Prepares or directs preparations of system
layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
Directs and coordinates building of prototype systems. Plans and develops experimental test
programs. Evaluates engineering test
results for possible application to development of systems or other use. May determine sources and methods of
controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil, utilizing knowledge of
engineering principles and applied technologies.
Individual
Contribution: In support of the Corporate Mission and
Family Contribution;
Provide supervision and technical leadership and development to the employees
assigned
to the Transmission Planning and Design Section. Under general direction, schedule, coordinate, design, and
perform as necessary all functions related to planning, designing, construction
and performance, of the Company's transmission system to ensure adequate and
reliable electric energy transfers.
Exercise maximum discretion and independent judgment in making decisions
and taking action of a non-routine nature.
Approve or recommend for approval the work of assigned employees. As required, analyze the performance of the
Company's electric transmission facilities including the malfunction or failure
of equipment and recommend remedial measures.
Provide consulting engineering service to other sections, divisions and
groups as required. As assigned, assist
in joint studies with other utilities and utility groups, including
representing the Company on New York ISO committees, and task forces.