The Associate Planning Engineer supports Con Edisons Transmission Planning team in advancing New York States clean energy goals. This role focuses on integrating renewable resourcessuch as offshore wind, solar, and energy storageinto the bulk electric system. The engineer will perform technical studies, assist in developing system upgrades, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable and efficient transmission operations.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Core Responsibilities- Contribute to incorporating New York State clean energy requirements into Con Edisons Transmission Master Plan.
- Support short and long-term bulk electric system studies for renewable integration, including offshore wind, solar, and energy storage.
- Conduct thermal, voltage, short-circuit, and stability analyses to maintain system reliability.
- Assist in designing and planning transmission system modifications to accommodate new technologies.
- Analyze reliability benefits of proposed projects and provide technical input.
- Participate in interconnection studies for company-owned projects.
- Collaborate with NYISO and other stakeholders to substantiate local and bulk transmission planning efforts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including NERC guidelines.
Required Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering and Two years of relevant work experience, including one year of engineering work experience related to the planning, design, or operation of the bulk electric transmission system.
Relevant Work Experience- Exposure to the design and /or operation of the electric power system, required.
- Capability of using PSS/E, TARA, Aspen or equivalent power system simulation programs, required.
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
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.
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.
Benefits:
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.
