CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Position
Title: Section Engineer
Electrical System Protection
Job
Number: 30230
Group:
Engineering
Reports
To: Manager – Electric
System Design and Protection
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 Electric System Protection Section.
Under general direction, schedule, coordinate,
design, and perform as necessary all
functions related to planning, designing, construction and performance, of the
Company's protective relay systems and devices to ensure adequate and reliable
electric energy transfers while simultaneously maximizing the safety of
operation and minimizing damage to plant in-service of system electric
transmission and substation, and electric distribution. 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 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 Northeast Power
Coordinating Council committees, and task forces.