Sr Planning Analyst - Energy Management Resource Analysis

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking an experienced analyst to perform economic and reliability analyses of the New York electric system, focusing on regulatory and market changes. The role requires advanced modeling, policy interpretation, and clear communication with regulators and stakeholders.

The position emphasizes collaboration with NYISO and PSC, along with developing regulatory filings and testimony. A strong background in resource planning and Excel-based analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with multi-year related experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Excel modeling.
• Ability to conduct financial, technical and environmental impact analyses.
• Experience with resource planning and electric market concepts.
• Knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability and production cost modeling of the Northeast electric system.
• Analyze impacts of regulatory developments, policies, and market design changes.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports, regulatory filings and testimony.
• Present findings at meetings with NYISO and regulators.
• Manage studies on electric resources including generation, transmission, storage and demand programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Environmental impact analysis

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Regulatory/workforce market knowledge

Resource planning knowledge

Python

MARS/MAPS/PROMOD familiarity

IRP concepts / Tariffs knowledge

Education

Master's Degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's Degree + 3 years experience

MBA or MPP (preferred)

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

GE MARS

GE MAPS

PROMOD

Excel

Python

Job description

Overview

The Energy Management Resource Management Department at Con Edison is seeking to hire an experienced professional to perform economic and reliability analyses of the New York electric system, with particular emphasis on impacts of new regulatory developments, public policy initiatives, and market design changes at both wholesale and retail levels. The individual should be driven to provide exemplary customer service and must be able to display an exceptional work ethic in full support of the Companys Corporate Values and Mission.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in reliability and production cost modeling of the Northeast electric system using licensed software tools to support the Companys strategic initiatives. The individual will need to consider various factors including environmental impacts, electricity market regulations, and local, state, and Federal policies in conducting such analyses.
• The individual will also manage studies and analyses that pertain to electric resources and consider the environmental, financial, regulatory, and policy aspects.
• Responsibilities also include: performing production cost simulations, system reliability modeling, economic analyses, and load flow analyses of the electric system; evaluating and analyzing existing and emerging electric resource options, such as generation, transmission, energy storage, energy efficiency and demand response programs to determine their impact on customer electricity costs and system reliability; developing spreadsheets, reports, regulatory filings and testimony; delivering presentations on electric resource planning issues; and representing the Company at meetings with the NYISO, New York State Public Service Commission, New York City governmental agencies, New York State Reliability Council and other external forums.
• Perform other related task and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and 2 years of full-time related industry experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of full-time related industry experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree MBA or MPP and a minimum of 2 years work experience
• Juris Doctorate

Relevant Work Experience

• Must have strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Required
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential. Required
• Must have the capability to perform financial, technical, and environmental impact analyses. Required
• Proficient in developing comprehensive and analytical spreadsheet models in Excel. Required
• Must be flexible to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment, and render sound business decisions. Required
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of management, other departments, customers, consultants, and government agencies. Required
• Must have an understanding of the current issues facing the electric industry, including knowledge of existing and upcoming state and federal regulatory initiatives, and working knowledge of wholesale capacity and energy markets. Required
• Experience in one of the following areas: resource planning, transmission planning, operations planning, system operation, energy scheduling, or electric/gas/steam operations is desired. Preferred
• Knowledge of Python or other programming languages is a plus. Preferred
• Experience using resource adequacy and production cost modeling software such as GE MARS, GE MAPS or PROMOD is a plus. Preferred
• Other preferred qualifications include knowledge of integrated resource planning techniques, environmental policies affecting the electric utility industry, and working knowledge of electric rates and tariffs. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Position requires occasional travel to various Company and other business locations.