Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150 - $210/hr
This position demands a proactive engineer who takes ownership, surfaces issues and ambiguity early, upholds design basis discipline, and is comfortable working in active power generation plant ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150 - $210/hr
This position demands a proactive engineer who takes ownership, surfaces issues and ambiguity early, upholds design basis discipline, and is comfortable working in active power generation plant ...
$52.75 - $72.25/hr
This is a hands-on position for a proactive engineer who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is passionate about building robust, efficient systems. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deploy ...
$52.75 - $72.25/hr
This is a hands-on position for a proactive engineer who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is passionate about building robust, efficient systems. Duties & Responsibilities: * Deploy ...
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$64 - $69/hr
Improve platform performance, reliability, and capacity through proactive engineering and optimization. Automation and Observability * Create automation solutions to reduce operational overhead and ...
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$64 - $69/hr
Improve platform performance, reliability, and capacity through proactive engineering and optimization. Automation and Observability * Create automation solutions to reduce operational overhead and ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure systems in a production environment. Responsibilities: * Perform Linux system administration including ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure systems in a production environment. Responsibilities: * Perform Linux system administration including ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure systems in a production environment. Responsibilities: * Perform Linux system administration including ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can manage, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure systems in a production environment. Responsibilities: * Perform Linux system administration including ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$52.50 - $71.75/hr
The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with deep technical knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. Required ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$52.50 - $71.75/hr
The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with deep technical knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. Required ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$172K/yr
This position requires a proactive engineer with strong technical skills to handle challenges. Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of experience with Swift programming, ObjC is a plus Expertise in ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$172K/yr
This position requires a proactive engineer with strong technical skills to handle challenges. Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of experience with Swift programming, ObjC is a plus Expertise in ...
Durham, NC · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. Ideal candidates ...
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Durham, NC · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. Ideal candidates ...
$86K - $96K/yr
KPI development and performance reporting What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working ...
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$86K - $96K/yr
KPI development and performance reporting What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70 - $90/hr
We are looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys technical challenges, problem solving, customer interaction, and hands-on field work. Significant travel to customer sites is expected during the ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70 - $90/hr
We are looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys technical challenges, problem solving, customer interaction, and hands-on field work. Significant travel to customer sites is expected during the ...
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
If you are a proactive engineer looking to work on impactful projects while expanding your technical skill set, we'd love to hear from you!
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
If you are a proactive engineer looking to work on impactful projects while expanding your technical skill set, we'd love to hear from you!
$86K - $96K/yr
KPI development and performance reporting What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working ...
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$86K - $96K/yr
KPI development and performance reporting What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working ...
Durham, NC · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. Ideal candidates ...
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Durham, NC · On-site
This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. Ideal candidates ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$166 - $195/hr
Software Engineer, Proactive CapabilitiesJoin us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
$166 - $195/hr
Software Engineer, Proactive CapabilitiesJoin us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$115K - $158K/yr
This role requires a proactive engineer with deep experience in systems architecture, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations. The selected candidate will work ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$115K - $158K/yr
This role requires a proactive engineer with deep experience in systems architecture, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations. The selected candidate will work ...
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
We are looking for a proactive engineer with a dedication to high-quality design to join our collaborative, cross-functional team and help drive the development of future camera technologies. Minimum ...
We are looking for a proactive engineer with a dedication to high-quality design to join our collaborative, cross-functional team and help drive the development of future camera technologies. Minimum ...
$166 - $195/hr
Software Engineer, Proactive CapabilitiesJoin us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger ...
$166 - $195/hr
Software Engineer, Proactive CapabilitiesJoin us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger ...
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$166 - $195/hr
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$166 - $195/hr
As a Software Engineer on the Proactive Capabilities team , you will design, build, and scale engineering tools that empower Security Engineers, eliminate operational toil, and expand security ...
$25.48 - $30.14
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$30.14 - $34.79
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$34.79 - $39.44
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$43.46 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$39.44 - $44.10
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$48.75 - $53.41
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$58.06 - $62.72
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$67.37 - $72.03
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A Proactive Engineer is a problem-solving professional who focuses on preventing issues before they arise. They analyze systems, anticipate future challenges, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a forward-thinking mindset. Proactive Engineers work across various industries, ensuring operational stability by identifying risks and optimizing processes. Their goal is to minimize downtime, enhance productivity, and drive innovation.
A typical day for a Proactive Engineer involves identifying potential issues in processes or systems before they escalate, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement preventative solutions, and continuously seeking process improvements. You’ll often analyze data, conduct root cause assessments, and coordinate with departments such as operations, quality assurance, and IT to optimize workflows. Regular communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues is essential, as is proposing and managing initiatives to boost efficiency. Working in a team-oriented environment, you’ll have the chance to lead smaller projects, contribute to larger strategic goals, and develop valuable relationships across the organization.
To thrive as a Proactive Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, strong analytical abilities, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Proficiency in project management tools, automation software, and industry-specific systems, as well as certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma, are valuable assets. Proactive problem-solving, initiative, effective communication, and teamwork are standout soft skills for this position. These skills are crucial to anticipate and address technical challenges, drive continuous improvement, and contribute positively to innovative engineering projects.
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The Senior Engineer, under general guidance, directs or performs electrical power engineering assignments of major size or complexity and makes independent decisions on engineering problems and methods. This is a power engineering role requiring deep expertise in electrical power systems analysis, equipment specification, and generating station design. The Senior Engineer performs load flow studies, short circuit analyses, protective relay coordination, cable and equipment sizing calculations, and power quality assessments for the companys steam and gas generating stations. The role demands thorough knowledge of generator ratings, transformer applications, switchgear, protective relaying, grounding systems, and their relationship to NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC reliability requirements.
Beyond technical analysis, this role carries full project engineering responsibility: managing budgets, schedules, scoping documents, vendor relationships, and purchase specifications from conception through commissioning. The Senior Engineer coordinates closely with Steam & Gas Engineering working groups, plant operations personnel, and external vendors to deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant solutions. This position demands a proactive engineer who takes ownership, surfaces issues and ambiguity early, upholds design basis discipline, and is comfortable working in active power generation plant environments.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
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Con Edison, formally known as Consolidated Edison, Inc., is a leading energy company situated in New York, NY, US. The firm operates in the utilities industry, providing electric, gas, and steam services. Con Edison was founded in 1823 and has since grown to become one of the largest energy companies in the United States. The company's mission is to deliver reliable energy to its customers and contribute to a sustainable and energy-efficient future, guided by its core values of operational excellence, commitment to the environment, and community involvement. Notably, Con Edison has achieved key milestones like introducing the world's first steam energy system and becoming the largest solar power producer in North America.
Utilities
10,000+ Employees
New York, NY, US
1823
