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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Engineering Technician in Poughkeepsie, New York

Benefits :

  • Competitive compensation

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

  • Life and Travel Insurance

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Wellness Reimbursement Program

  • Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is an Engineering Technician – Electric Operations Engineering?

Central Hudson is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Electric Operations Engineering team. This Engineering Technician role supports the Electric Operations Team of Engineers in planning, evaluating, designing, modeling, standards, operations, and construction of electric distribution systems and associated facilities.

What does an Engineering Technician – Electric Operations Engineering do?

  • Circuit Modeling Studies and Improvements: assists with modeling the distribution system using engineering modeling software and performs circuit updates in our Outage Management System in preparation for Distribution Automation; reviews and updates circuit models when topology changes occur; assists with the transition to a fully electronic mapping system.

  • Planning: provides an initial review for new business service requests; researches and organizes information to determine if additional engineering analysis is required.

  • Provides administrative support for electronic field device updates.

  • Reliability: assists with the development of reliability reports; utilizes Microsoft Excel and IBM Cognos to analyze and identify reliability risks and propose recommendations for mitigation.

  • Distribution Automation: assists with retrieving information from electronic field devices.

  • Emergency Response: provides assistance during electric emergency events (e.g. storm restoration efforts) as necessary including outside of normal business hours

What does it take to be an Engineering Technician – Electric Operations Engineering?

Required:

  • Associate’s degree in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). In lieu of an Associate’s degree, 10 years of electric utility/distribution system experience and industry-specific certifications/credentials will be considered

  • Aptitude for mechanical analysis and demonstrated proficiency in math skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with innovation in mind

  • Flexibility to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment

  • Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind

  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

  • Field of study in engineering or related field

  • Knowledge of and/or experience in the electric and gas utility industry

  • Relevant certification

Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2025.

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $52,900-$128,400

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Look to Central Hudson for an environment that fosters teamwork, safety awareness and impeccable customer service. We are committed to educational development, employee satisfaction and a diverse workforce. We also have a strong belief in and long history of promoting from within. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for transition and growth throughout their careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.

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