Senior Planning Analyst - Steam Operations, Long Range Planning

The primary function of the Senior Planning Analyst in Steam Long Range Planning is to lead policy engagements related to the district steam system, electric cogeneration, and decarbonization studies. This includes sharing findings from Con Edisons district energy decarbonization studies and explaining how district steam and other district energy systems can help decarbonize buildings, reduce peak electric demand, and enable more affordable clean energy deployment and integration. Policy engagement will include facilitating workshops and information sharing with state and city policymakers on building decarbonization and clean energy. The person performing this role will facilitate stakeholder engagement and policy proposals related to the district steam system. This position is ideal for candidates with significant NYC and NY policymaking and advocacy experience and a technical aptitude for understanding steam and electric system operations, GHG emissions, electric power markets & DER incentive programs, building energy benchmarking, real estate operating economic considerations, and interrelated aspects of climate policy.

Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years'
- of relevant work experience. or
- Master's Degree and four (4) years' of relevant work experience. or
- Juris Doctorate and three (3) years' of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, sustainability, environmental science, energy, climate change science, environmental studies, environmental policy, public policy, or other equivalent field of study and six (6) years'
- of relevant work experience.
- Master's Degree in engineering, sustainability, public administration, political science and policy, energy and climate change science, or other equivalent field of study and four (4) years' of relevant work experience.

Relevant Work Experience
- Knowledge of basic financial concepts and the New York electric system market, required.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders on public policy initiatives, required.
- Familiarity with the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and New York City Local Law 97, required.
- Familiarity with climate science and the GHG Protocol, and with how policymakers use this information to inform policy design, required.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences and to work professionally with company departments and outside agencies, required.
- Strong analytical skills, required.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams across multiple departments, required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
- Three (3) years of steam, gas, electric, or district energy experience in operations, planning, or engineering, in an analytical or policymaking capacity, preferred.
- Familiarity with environmental justice concepts, preferred.
- Familiarity with voluntary carbon markets, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

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.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.