Fareed Abbassi

About Fareed Abbassi

Experienced in operation and construction of substation and electric distribution systems. I have demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry especially NYC. Skilled in Electric Power, Management, Power Systems, Distribution, Emergency Response, Control Centers and managing multimillion scale projects in substation. Proven history of managing skilled work force both management and bargaining unit teams. Master of Science focused in Mechanical Engineering / Site remediation from Manhattan College.

Experience

1. Department Manager of Staten Island Regional Engineering

   Con Edison

   Feb 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I lead a multidisciplinary team of union and management staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and high performance. I drive strategic workforce development through targeted training, continuous feedback, and effective personnel management. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence, I play a key role in supporting Con Edison’s mission while delivering critical electric infrastructure for Staten Island’s growing energy needs.My team is responsible for the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of electric distribution system projects. We manage capital and O&M budgets, oversee system reinforcement efforts, and coordinate closely with field operations during emergency and contingency events. Our work supports new business connections, integrates distributed energy resources (DERs) including battery storage systems, and enables electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. We also maintain system mapping accuracy and ensure full compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Manhattan University

  Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering / Site remediation

  1993 — 1996

• Manhattan University

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• Stony Brook University

  Project Management

Skills

• Equipment Commissioning
• Nuclear
• Management
• Energy Management
• Smart Grid
• Power Generation
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Power Systems
• Energy
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Power Plants
• Electric Power
• Power Distribution
• Contract Negotiation