Manager, ENG PLAN Area Station P&A

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. seeks a Manager for Area Substation Planning to lead engineers, coordinate with stakeholders, and advance load relief projects across regional grid infrastructure.

You will guide feasibility studies, manage cross‑functional teams, and ensure alignment with CLCPA goals while partnering with regulators and internal groups to deliver cost‑effective, reliable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; financial and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage probabilistic modeling and analytical efforts to quantify load relief risk.
• Lead a team to develop tools for risk insights and planning methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and regulators to align on timelines and cost effectiveness.
• Support forecasting, planning studies, and policy forecasting scenarios for electrification loads.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure DPA priorities are executed and expanded.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Power systems

Python

SQL

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years relevant work experience

Master's Degree + 3 years relevant work experience

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Con Edison, a multibillion-dollar energy utility, is leading the clean energy transition in New York City and Westchester County. We are investing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to integrate distributed resources into our electric and gas systems, support electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and scale adoption of energy efficiency and clean heating technologies across our customers. The Area Station Planning team is at the core of the Con Edison strategic vision to help the New York State achieve its Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA) goals.

Reporting to the Section Manager, the Manager is pivotal to managing engineers and coordinating with stakeholders in planning the electric infrastructure, specifically at the Sub-transmission feeder, Area Substation and 4 kV Unit Substation level. The selected candidate will identify & communicate solutions for load relief projects by collaborating with internal & external stakeholders, renewable energy developers, utilities, and government funding agencies. Selected candidate will develop subject matter expertise in Area Substation planning processes and objectives, identifying load relief recommendations for supply and substations, facilitate project feasibility and coordination with different planning, engineering and operations groups from conceptualization, funding, to implementation.

The Manager will provide both engineering and business support associated with implementation of existing and new planning processes to prepare the grid for the clean energy future. This is a great role to demonstrate your ability to drive results, demonstrate application of cross-disciplinary skills to support the clean energy space and gain first­hand experience in managing a team to produce meaningful impact customers.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the detailed probabilistic modeling and analytical efforts to quantify area substation load relief risk and provide insights into investment prioritization for the Load Relief Program (LRP)
• Manage a team that develops tools to provide new insights to risk, enhance planning methodologies for load relief planning to hedge against forecast uncertainty and large electrification growth, and winter loading impacts
• Lead the coordination with multiple internal stakeholders to develop risk adjusted timelines, incorporating feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Manage and coordinate with stakeholders to evaluate the long‑term holistic needs of the distribution grid that includes electrification loads (EV, BE, etc) and policy forecasting scenarios for area station and distribution feeder projects on both summer and winter peaks
• Coordinate with various areas of the Company such as Central and Regional Engineering, Distribution Planning, Commodity Forecasting, Resource Planning, and Transmission Planning, to foster the development and implementation of Proactive Planning requirements and enhance cohesive system planning
• Ensure proper planning and development of innovative solutions that utilize Distributed Energy Resource (DER) assets to deliver the lowest cost long‑term solutions
• Support ongoing internal and external forecasting and planning studies and efforts
• Lead the evaluation of cost impacts and value of investments of planning approaches and load relief projects
• Provide strategic leadership to a team of direct reports, ensuring successful execution of DPA priorities and continuous expansion of projects and capabilities.
• Engage with regulators, and support the reporting requirements, including whitepapers, budgeting, rate case, etc. of DPA objectives with the New York Public Service Commission. Support ASP&A team on presentations, workshops, and seminars for both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant work experience Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial or related) or
• Master's Degree and 3 years relevant work experience Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial or related) or Business Administration

Relevant Work Experience

• Relevant work experience, including technical knowledge of Con Edison's electrical system, energy storage systems, project management, and construction, required. Required
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate excellent problem‑solving abilities. Provide exemplary customer service to supporting teams and organizations, required. Required
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, flexible to handle multiple assignments and projects, able to implement process improvements, and able to meet deadlines, required. Required
• Strong financial and analytical skills and experience in gathering and interpreting data, required. Required
• Strong knowledge of computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), required. Required
• Proficiency in Excel, Python or R, SQL, for business analytics, preferred. Preferred
• Relevant experience and knowledge on forecasting, demand management programs, energy storage systems, project management, and construction, and capital deferment mechanisms, Preferred. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated analytical skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off‑road conditions
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half‑face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire‑retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job‑related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Mission Statement

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life‑changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long‑Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part‑time job titles.

EEO Statement

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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