Entry Level Associate Environmental Scientist Jobs

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Scientist, EH&S Environmental Field Team provides technical and regulatory oversight across environmental programs, including oil, water, waste, chemical management, and releases to navigable waterways and the environment. This role serves as a key liaison with regulatory agencies and partners with operating organizations and EH&S professionals to ensure compliance, mitigate environmental risk, and advance environmental excellence. In this role, you will evaluate evolving regulatory and legislative requirements, develop practical implementation strategies, coordinate training, and drive continuous improvement across assigned environmental programs.

• Provide technical and regulatory oversight for concerns, issues, questions, and activities associated with Con Edisons environmental procedures, general instructions and environmental specifications.
• Guide operating organizations and EH&S stakeholders in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Partner with regulatory subject matter experts to evaluate proposed changes to environmental laws and regulations governing oil, water, waste, and chemicals, and coordinate Company participation and advocacy strategies. Collaborate with EH&S Operations to develop and administer environmental compliance training.
• Assist operating departments in developing cost-effective and compliant strategies for managing environmental programs.
• Serve as a liaison between EH&S and operating organizations in interfacing with government agencies.
• Perform Quality Management reviews as required, including scoping, field work, report preparation, and dissemination to EH&S Operations Support and the Operating group(s).
• Lead company initiatives to mitigate environmental risk, working with operational organizations to develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis and after-action reviews on significant environmental incidents.
• Collaborate with Emergency Preparedness on drills to enhance the operating group(s) readiness.
• Respond to environmental incidents, including petroleum and oil spills, steam main failures and chemical releases.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree and 2 years of related work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years of related work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 3 years of related work experience including experience with Clean Water Act, OPA90, TSCA, RCRA, hazardous and solid waste or chemical management, Quality Management, or experience working with regulators
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 5 years related work experience including experience with Clean Water Act, OPA90, TSCA, RCRA, hazardous and solid waste or chemical management, Quality Management, or experience working with regulators

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

• Professional experience in environmental health and safety, and/or quality management, required.
• Completion of Company CEHSP program as soon as possible. Successful completion of position-specific EH&S training as applicable, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven track record of managing regulatory interactions, presenting to stakeholders at all levels, and delivering high-quality management reports, required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and timeliness, required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to champion change, influence others, and drive continuous improvement in work practices and processes, required.
• Ability to deliver exemplary customer service and develop a team spirited work environment in support of Con Edison's Corporate Values, required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and/or an ability to quickly become proficient with database packages including Microsoft Office, EMIS, SHIMS, and Maximo, required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

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 respond to environmental events, outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to periodically serve on an on-call roster.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

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:
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