What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission System Senior Planning Engineer, STO Transmission Planning position at Con Edison?
Job Description
The Senior Planning Engineer leads Con Edisons Transmission Planning initiatives to support New York States clean energy goals. This role involves developing and overseeing bulk electric system studies, recommending transmission upgrades, and providing technical expertise to ensure system reliability. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including NYISO, to integrate renewable resources and innovative technologies into the transmission network.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
About Us
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:
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
About the Team
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.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
For technical issues, please contact us at
The Senior Planning Engineer leads Con Edisons Transmission Planning initiatives to support New York States clean energy goals. This role involves developing and overseeing bulk electric system studies, recommending transmission upgrades, and providing technical expertise to ensure system reliability. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including NYISO, to integrate renewable resources and innovative technologies into the transmission network.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Lead adoption of New York State clean energy requirements into Con Edisons Transmission Master Plan.
- Develop and oversee short and long-term bulk electric system studies for renewable integration, including offshore wind, solar, and energy storage.
- Perform advanced thermal, voltage, short-circuit, and stability analyses to maintain system reliability.
- Design and recommend transmission system modifications to accommodate new technologies and improve performance.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in evaluating reliability benefits of proposed projects.
- Coordinate, review, and execute interconnection studies for company-owned projects.
- Interface with NYISO and other entities to align local and bulk transmission planning efforts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including NERC guidelines.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering and 8 years of engineering work experience in planning, design and/or operation of the bulk electrical transmission system. or
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering and 6 years of work experience in planning, design and/or operation of the bulk electrical transmission system.
- Practical experience in the design and /or operation of the electric power system, required.
- Proficiency using PSS/E, TARA, Aspen or equivalent power system simulation programs, required.
- Driver's License Required
- 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.
About Us
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.
About the Team
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.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
For technical issues, please contact us at
Salary : $125,000 - $155,000