Job DescriptionCon Edison is seeking a highly experienced Senior Specialist to drive the integration of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and sustainability best practices into capital projects across all utility and non-utility portfolios. This role is a critical partner to engineering and design teams, ensuring that projects are not only compliant and safebut also resilient, environmentally responsible, and aligned with our long-term sustainability goals. As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will influence decision-making from project initiation through design, embedding sustainability and risk mitigation into every phase of project development.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- Proactively identify opportunities to integrate sustainability strategies into capital design projects.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate EH&S risks while ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Act as the primary EH&S and sustainability partner to project teams during planning, design reviews, and field engagements.
- Provide expert guidance on EH&S regulations and company policies across planning, engineering, and construction phases.
- Lead implementation of Con Edisons Sustainability by Design (SsBD) framework, embedding sustainability into early project decision-making.
- Champion strategies such as green infrastructure, energy and water efficiency, sustainable materials, waste reduction, and nature-based solutions.
- Guide project teams through sustainability certifications (e.g., Envision, LEED, WEDG), including documentation and credit strategy.
- Coordinate with EH&S subject matter experts to ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
- Develop and deliver targeted EH&S and sustainability training programs.
- Participate in EH&S emergency mobilization efforts as required.
- Contribute to broader EH&S and sustainability programs and special projects.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- High School Diploma/GED and 8 years' relevant experience or
- Associate's Degree and 5 years' relevant experience or
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' relevant experience
Preferred Education/Experience- High School Diploma/GED and 8 years' relevant experience including experience in sustainability or nature based solutions in engineering, design or construction environmental and safety compliance and project planning
- Associate's Degree in a related discipline (safety, engineering, physical science, or biological science) and 5 years' relevant experience including experience in sustainability or nature based solutions in engineering, design or construction environmental and safety compliance and project planning
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (safety, engineering, physical science, or biological science) and 3 years' relevant experience including experience in sustainability or nature based solutions in engineering, design or construction environmental and safety compliance and project planning
Relevant Work Experience- Ability to understand the vital importance of teamwork, communication and promote a positive work ethic to support our corporate values and mission, required.
- Strong working knowledge and experience in integrating green infrastructure, community engagement initiatives, waste minimization and reuse, sustainable material selection, energy and water efficiency measures, nature-based solutions, and biodiversity enhancement into large construction projects, required.
- Experience reading technical drawings and demonstrate the ability to verify the scope of work from what is contained in the drawing, required.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and render sound technical decisions, required.
- Experience leading or supporting third-party sustainability verification processes (e.g., Envision, LEED, WEDG), including documentation development, credit evaluation, and coordination with external consultants and verification bodies, preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal, State and Local EHS Regulations and Company procedures and manuals for environmental and safety concerns, preferred.
Skills and Abilities- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
- Other: Professional certification in a recognized sustainability rating system Preferred
Physical Demands- Ability to read small print and symbols
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays
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.
- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
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.
