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Analyst, Energy Management - Forecasting Services

New York, NY • On-site

Consolidated Edison
10K+ employees
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$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description


The Analyst, Energy Management - Forecasting Services, conducts analytical studies that support electric system planning and operations, including customer load data analysis, evaluation of renewable energy impacts on the power grid, and special projects that address emerging business needs. The role also submits daily meter values to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) in support of Con Edisons Metering Authority responsibilities, using meter software to track inventory and load data, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with teams across Con Edison. In collaboration with the Forecasting Services team, the Analyst develops regression analysis methods to improve weather-adjusted peak forecasts, helping guide long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
  • Manage or perform regression analysis, data manipulations, data scrubbing, and forecasting for electric, gas, and steam commodities
  • Evaluate Value Stack of Distributed Energy Resources, energy efficiency programs, demand response programs, solar, electric vehicles, distributed generation, voltage reductions, and battery storage to determine their impact on the Forecast and the Weather Adjusted Peak of all commodities
  • Submit meter data to NYISO on a daily basis and interface with NYISO Market Customer Settlement team
  • Deliver presentations on forecasting matters; and represent the Company at meetings with the NYISO, New York State Public Service Commission, New York City governmental agencies, and other stakeholders
  • Interface with Steam Operations, Gas Operations, and System Operation (The Energy Control Center and Transmission Planning) on daily and long-term operational matters that can impact models and studies conducted by Forecasting Services
  • Interface with Energy Markets Policy, Regulatory Law, Strategic Planning, Energy Efficiency/REV, Meter Engineering, Meter Shop, PST, and IT
  • Learn our proprietary methods of gas, electric, and steam load forecasting, model production, statistical calibration and maintenance
  • Help maintain and develop the different data processing tools (data processing scripts, databases, and forecast deliveries)
  • Manipulate and analyze large datasets in the process of building models
  • Perform any ad hoc analysis, special projects, related tasks as assigned by the supervisor, including independently learning any software necessary to complete the work

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
  • Master's Degree and a minimum of 1 year of full-time relevant work experience or
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time relevant work experience or
  • Associate's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of full-time relevant work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time relevant work experience with demonstrated value-added assignments in multiple organizations
Relevant Work Experience
  • Knowledge of the Electric grid, energy systems and understanding of DERs, preferred
  • Experience in using one of the following programming languages: Python, SAS, R, SQL, VBA and/or any commercial statistical package systems, preferred
  • Knowledge of energy forecasting, econometric modeling, energy market policy and NYS regulations and initiatives, preferred
  • Working knowledge of internal systems such as: Pl, Asset Framework, MV90, MDMS, EDAP, MAMS, and PowerClerk, preferred
  • Software project management skills including utilizing web application testing software such as Microsoft Azure Dev Ops, preferred
  • Energy Forecasting: Experience in peak demand and energy load forecasting in either electric, gas, or steam, preferred
Skills and Abilities
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Develops and delivers effective presentations
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
  • Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
  • Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
  • Ability to read small print and symbols
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 travel within Company service territory, as needed

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 careerconnect@coned.com

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