Senior Power Engineer

Locations:  Corning, NY; Durham, NC; Charlotte, NC

 

Requisition Number: 61736

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.  We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.  Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in the power field
• Experience designing, building, and analyzing industrial equipment (transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS, or similar), industrial control panels or industrial machinery
• Expert knowledge of MV and LV facility electrical power systems, power system control design and analysis, including experience with solid-state components (SCRs, IGBTs, etc.)
• Experience conducting short circuit current ratings (SCCR) for industrial control cabinets and/or industrial machines
• Experience conducting short circuit current calculations, protection and coordination studies, Arc Flash studies, and system reliability calculations
• Experience with power quality measurements, analysis, and proposed corrective actions
• Expert knowledge of National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Expert knowledge on the topic of electrical safety and electrical safety management (NFPA 70E, OSHA 29 CFR 1910)
• Ability to scope and define projects, develop cost models and resource plans, develop project timelines, and develop project metrics

 

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of power system reliability calculations in combination with system automation, maintenance programs and operations
• Proficiency in failure analysis of electrical equipment
• Useable knowledge of national and international standards and equipment (NFPA 70B, NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, GB 5226.1, IEEE 493, NETA ATS, NETA MTS, and similar)
• Proficiency with EasyPower, SKM, or ETAP software
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to multitask between projects and other activities, address and operate within ambiguous situations and conflicting objectives and constraints
• Project Management Skills (scoping, budgeting, leadership, implementing)
• Capable of working in a team environment or as an individual contributor
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in technology and career growth

 

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE or MEEE), Engineering Management, or Business Administration (MBA)
• P.E., or willing to obtain licensure within 2 years

 

Travel requirement:  Individual will travel up to 50% (Domestic and International)

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:   Mon-Fri, regular business hours, 8 to 5 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $114,857.00 - $157,929.00.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 
Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(