Job Description

The Interconnections Associate Planning Engineer will assist with interconnection studies for offshore wind, energy storage, public policy transmission and other new clean energy technology projects. They will conduct substation power-flow and short circuit analyses, support identification of local and system upgrades to maintain reliable electric system operations. Additionally, they will support internal engineering activities, interface with NYISO and merchant developers, assess the impacts of new generation/transmission projects on the bulk electric system, assisting with development of recommended modifications for NYISO.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with interconnection studies on offshore wind, energy storage, public policy transmission and other new clean energy technology projects.
• Conduct substation power-flow and short circuit analyses.
• Support analyses identifying local and system upgrades to maintain reliable electric system operations.
• Support internal engineering activities; interface with NYISO and merchant developers.
• Identify new generation/transmission project impacts on bulk electric system; Assist with developing recommended modifications for NYISO.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering and Two years of fulltime work experience, including at least one year of engineering work involving the planning, design, or operation of the bulk electric transmission system.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering and Two years of fulltime work experience, including at least one year of engineering work involving the planning, design, or operation of the bulk electric transmission system.

Relevant Work Experience

• Exposed to the design and /or operation of the electric power system, required.
• Capable 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.