Consolidated Edison Company of New York
Distributed Generation Strategy Senior Specialist
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
About the Team & Mission 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. Con Edison is accelerating New York's clean energy transition by helping customers and developers connect solar, storage, and emerging technologies to the grids safely, quickly, and at scale. Con Edison's Distributed Generation Group powers the clean energy transition by making interconnection easier, clearer, and faster for customers and developers while keeping the grid safe and reliable. We connect engineering, operations, and policy so New Yorkers can add more clean energy where it's needed most.
Role Overview The Distributed Generation Strategy Senior Specialist supports developing the future of DG interconnection. You'll bring together internal experts and external partners PSC, NYSERDA, Joint Utilities ITWG/IPWG, developers, and aggregators to modernize policies and technical standards, improve data transparency and hosting‑capacity guidance, and prepare the Company for FERC Order 2222 market participation. Your work will turn stakeholder feedback and operational insights into practical changes that make interconnection simpler and more predictable.
Responsibilities Core Responsibilities
Support collaboration with stakeholders to advance policy and standards, working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and evaluate proposals and implementation plans to expand integration of DG into the grid.
Support consensus building internally, work cross‑functionally with your Operations counterpart in DG, partners in Distributed Engineering, Energy Services, Customer Operations, related teams such as E‑Mobility, and leadership across all groups.
Support constructive stakeholder engagement with customers and developers, aggregators, Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff, NYSERDA, Joint Utilities (JU) Interconnection Policy Working Group (IPWG), and other stakeholders; turn feedback into actionable updates to procedures, settings, and specs.
Support improvement of data and tools, shape enhancements to PowerClerk integrations, maps, and guidance that help customers site and design projects more effectively.
Turn analysis into outcomes to improve processes: study interconnection trends and pain points and recommend policy/process fixes that reduce rework and uncertainty to improve utility processes and the SIR so customers experience clearer steps and faster decisions.
Support market participation: help with design of process for telemetry/control and distribution reliability needs for FERC Order 2222 so DG aggregations can participate while the local grid stays reliable.
Support monitoring of DG market demand and trends along with program performance to inform program strategy and customer services.
Support development of financial and other models to understand business models and inform tariff and program design.
Support engagement with DG customer portfolio management personnel, leverage their operational expertise to support development of strategic planning initiatives, new tools, and regulatory filings.
Support development of regulatory filings: prepare DPS filings, guidance documents, and customer‑facing resources that make requirements straightforward and consistent.
Support customer experience improvements, end‑to‑end coordinate changes across teams so improvements on paper translate into better timelines and fewer surprises for customers.
Represent the Company at industry conferences and meetings with external stakeholders related to the development of DG projects.
Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of experience in energy policy, regulatory strategy, utility planning, or related analytical roles
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business
Relevant Work Experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data into business insights and effectively communicate the information in oral and written deliverables
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to make decisions in real‑time, under pressure
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills
One‑year specific experience in utility DG programs, including work with utility DG program strategy, forecasting and reporting (Preferred)
Strong presentation and writing skills (a plus)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, analyze and solve complex strategic and tactical opportunities (Preferred)
Proven experience developing analytical tools leveraging techniques which may include statistics, predictive models, and/or machine learning (Preferred)
Knowledge of distributed generation and/or clean energy programs and technologies (Preferred)
Knowledge of national and New York State clean energy policy (a plus)
Experience analyzing or managing program performance and/or pipelines (Preferred)
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail (Preferred)
Experience working with diverse teams to align stakeholders around business solutions, and coach and work with these stakeholders through the implementation to drive business results (Preferred)
Demonstrated success in support of clean energy programs (Preferred)
Working knowledge of Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR), Public Service Commission (PSC) orders, JU/ITWG guidance; familiarity with Cost‑Sharing 2.0 and Utility Process governance (Preferred)
Understanding of New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) participation models and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222 frameworks (Preferred)
Tools & data: familiarity with Con Edison software platforms; skills in SQL/Python/Power BI/Tableau helpful for concise visualizations (Preferred)
Customer‑centric mindset with examples of simplifying requirements and improving transparency (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Excellent organizational skills
Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments
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.
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Role Overview The Distributed Generation Strategy Senior Specialist supports developing the future of DG interconnection. You'll bring together internal experts and external partners PSC, NYSERDA, Joint Utilities ITWG/IPWG, developers, and aggregators to modernize policies and technical standards, improve data transparency and hosting‑capacity guidance, and prepare the Company for FERC Order 2222 market participation. Your work will turn stakeholder feedback and operational insights into practical changes that make interconnection simpler and more predictable.
Responsibilities Core Responsibilities
Support collaboration with stakeholders to advance policy and standards, working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and evaluate proposals and implementation plans to expand integration of DG into the grid.
Support consensus building internally, work cross‑functionally with your Operations counterpart in DG, partners in Distributed Engineering, Energy Services, Customer Operations, related teams such as E‑Mobility, and leadership across all groups.
Support constructive stakeholder engagement with customers and developers, aggregators, Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff, NYSERDA, Joint Utilities (JU) Interconnection Policy Working Group (IPWG), and other stakeholders; turn feedback into actionable updates to procedures, settings, and specs.
Support improvement of data and tools, shape enhancements to PowerClerk integrations, maps, and guidance that help customers site and design projects more effectively.
Turn analysis into outcomes to improve processes: study interconnection trends and pain points and recommend policy/process fixes that reduce rework and uncertainty to improve utility processes and the SIR so customers experience clearer steps and faster decisions.
Support market participation: help with design of process for telemetry/control and distribution reliability needs for FERC Order 2222 so DG aggregations can participate while the local grid stays reliable.
Support monitoring of DG market demand and trends along with program performance to inform program strategy and customer services.
Support development of financial and other models to understand business models and inform tariff and program design.
Support engagement with DG customer portfolio management personnel, leverage their operational expertise to support development of strategic planning initiatives, new tools, and regulatory filings.
Support development of regulatory filings: prepare DPS filings, guidance documents, and customer‑facing resources that make requirements straightforward and consistent.
Support customer experience improvements, end‑to‑end coordinate changes across teams so improvements on paper translate into better timelines and fewer surprises for customers.
Represent the Company at industry conferences and meetings with external stakeholders related to the development of DG projects.
Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of experience in energy policy, regulatory strategy, utility planning, or related analytical roles
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business
Relevant Work Experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data into business insights and effectively communicate the information in oral and written deliverables
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to make decisions in real‑time, under pressure
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills
One‑year specific experience in utility DG programs, including work with utility DG program strategy, forecasting and reporting (Preferred)
Strong presentation and writing skills (a plus)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, analyze and solve complex strategic and tactical opportunities (Preferred)
Proven experience developing analytical tools leveraging techniques which may include statistics, predictive models, and/or machine learning (Preferred)
Knowledge of distributed generation and/or clean energy programs and technologies (Preferred)
Knowledge of national and New York State clean energy policy (a plus)
Experience analyzing or managing program performance and/or pipelines (Preferred)
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail (Preferred)
Experience working with diverse teams to align stakeholders around business solutions, and coach and work with these stakeholders through the implementation to drive business results (Preferred)
Demonstrated success in support of clean energy programs (Preferred)
Working knowledge of Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR), Public Service Commission (PSC) orders, JU/ITWG guidance; familiarity with Cost‑Sharing 2.0 and Utility Process governance (Preferred)
Understanding of New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) participation models and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222 frameworks (Preferred)
Tools & data: familiarity with Con Edison software platforms; skills in SQL/Python/Power BI/Tableau helpful for concise visualizations (Preferred)
Customer‑centric mindset with examples of simplifying requirements and improving transparency (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Excellent organizational skills
Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments
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.
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