Energy Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the most active states for energy Green Card sponsorship, with demand concentrated across utilities, renewable energy, and oil and gas. Major employers including Con Edison, National Grid, and Eversource have sponsored permanent residence for engineering, operations, and technical roles. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo are the primary hiring hubs for sponsored energy positions.
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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.
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 to integrate distributed resources into our electric and gas systems, enable the deployment and adoption of bulk energy storage systems, and scale adoption of all distributed energy resource interconnection for our customers. This is a great role to demonstrate your ability to drive results, apply cross-disciplinary skills to the clean energy space, collaborate closely with diverse teams, meaningfully support customers, and gain firsthand experience with the clean energy transition.
The Energy Storage team is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance energy storage deployment and operations across the Company’s service territory. The Clean Energy Engineer will support the integration of energy storage resources into Company operational systems and business processes. The position will work closely with Energy Storage, DERMS, Regulatory Affairs, Planning, Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, and external stakeholders to support system integration, telemetry, communications, monitoring, control, operational readiness, and technology deployment activities.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and analytical professional who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The position will support the development and implementation of technology solutions that enable energy storage operations, monitoring, visibility, and control while helping establish the long-term roadmap for integration of energy storage resources into Company operational platforms. The selected candidate will leverage strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to support the Company’s clean energy objectives and ensure energy storage resources can be effectively monitored, integrated, and operated.
Core Responsibilities
- Support integration of energy storage resources with Company operational systems, including DERMS, SCADA, EMS, PI Historian, and related monitoring and control platforms.
- Support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with Company-owned and third-party Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, operational readiness, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define functional requirements, operating procedures, technical standards, and system integration requirements for energy storage resources.
- Support development and management of telemetry, communications, monitoring, and control capabilities associated with energy storage resources.
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, reports, and performance metrics to support energy storage operations and program objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, communications protocols, interoperability standards, and industry best practices associated with energy storage and distributed energy resources.
- Coordinate with developers, equipment vendors, system integrators, consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders throughout project development, integration, and operational phases.
- Monitor asset performance and operational data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, availability, visibility, and operational effectiveness.
- Support development of operational procedures, business processes, and technical standards required for energy storage integration and ongoing operations.
- Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, regulatory responses, business requirements, and other documentation related to energy storage integration and operations.
- Analyze operational events and equipment performance to support troubleshooting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Commit to the ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and stakeholders and improve value for all stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Distribution Operations, Transmission Operations, DERMS, Engineering, Planning, and Information Technology organizations to support the integration, operation, monitoring, and optimization of energy storage resources.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of engineering work experience
- Master's Degree and 2 years of engineering work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience in energy storage, distributed energy resources, utility operations, project development, program administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience in energy storage, distributed energy resources, utility operations, project development, program administration, engineering, or a related field.
Relevant Work Experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical and operational data and effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and insights through meetings, presentations, and written communications. Required
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Required
- Experience supporting implementation of technical projects, operational technologies, engineering initiatives, or system integration activities involving multiple stakeholders. Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated by experience in facilitating cross-functional meetings, crafting and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including executive audiences. Required
- Knowledge of clean energy technologies and business models. Required
- Experience working in electric distribution operations, transmission operations, system operations, control room operations, distributed energy resources, energy storage operations, or related utility operational organizations. Preferred
- Experience with DERMS, SCADA, EMS, PI Historian, ADMS, or related utility operational technologies. Preferred
- Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including operations, maintenance (O&M), asset management, performance monitoring, commissioning, or troubleshooting activities. Preferred
- Experience with energy storage or distributed energy resource interconnection processes, including project development, application review, testing, commissioning, commercial operation, and milestone tracking activities. Preferred
- Experience working with energy storage developers, project owners, operators, engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, consultants, aggregators, or other clean energy market participants. Preferred
- Knowledge of electric utility planning, engineering, operations, distributed energy resources, grid modernization initiatives, or energy storage technologies. Preferred
- Knowledge of energy storage operations, maintenance practices, asset-performance monitoring, and operational requirements. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
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.
- Ability to develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Develops and delivers effective presentations.
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Demonstrates commitment to organizational goals.
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday.
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.
- 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:
For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com
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.
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 to integrate distributed resources into our electric and gas systems, enable the deployment and adoption of bulk energy storage systems, and scale adoption of all distributed energy resource interconnection for our customers. This is a great role to demonstrate your ability to drive results, apply cross-disciplinary skills to the clean energy space, collaborate closely with diverse teams, meaningfully support customers, and gain firsthand experience with the clean energy transition.
The Energy Storage team is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance energy storage deployment and operations across the Company’s service territory. The Clean Energy Engineer will support the integration of energy storage resources into Company operational systems and business processes. The position will work closely with Energy Storage, DERMS, Regulatory Affairs, Planning, Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, and external stakeholders to support system integration, telemetry, communications, monitoring, control, operational readiness, and technology deployment activities.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and analytical professional who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The position will support the development and implementation of technology solutions that enable energy storage operations, monitoring, visibility, and control while helping establish the long-term roadmap for integration of energy storage resources into Company operational platforms. The selected candidate will leverage strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to support the Company’s clean energy objectives and ensure energy storage resources can be effectively monitored, integrated, and operated.
Core Responsibilities
- Support integration of energy storage resources with Company operational systems, including DERMS, SCADA, EMS, PI Historian, and related monitoring and control platforms.
- Support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with Company-owned and third-party Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, operational readiness, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define functional requirements, operating procedures, technical standards, and system integration requirements for energy storage resources.
- Support development and management of telemetry, communications, monitoring, and control capabilities associated with energy storage resources.
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, reports, and performance metrics to support energy storage operations and program objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, communications protocols, interoperability standards, and industry best practices associated with energy storage and distributed energy resources.
- Coordinate with developers, equipment vendors, system integrators, consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders throughout project development, integration, and operational phases.
- Monitor asset performance and operational data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, availability, visibility, and operational effectiveness.
- Support development of operational procedures, business processes, and technical standards required for energy storage integration and ongoing operations.
- Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, regulatory responses, business requirements, and other documentation related to energy storage integration and operations.
- Analyze operational events and equipment performance to support troubleshooting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Commit to the ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and stakeholders and improve value for all stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Distribution Operations, Transmission Operations, DERMS, Engineering, Planning, and Information Technology organizations to support the integration, operation, monitoring, and optimization of energy storage resources.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of engineering work experience
- Master's Degree and 2 years of engineering work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience in energy storage, distributed energy resources, utility operations, project development, program administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience in energy storage, distributed energy resources, utility operations, project development, program administration, engineering, or a related field.
Relevant Work Experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical and operational data and effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and insights through meetings, presentations, and written communications. Required
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Required
- Experience supporting implementation of technical projects, operational technologies, engineering initiatives, or system integration activities involving multiple stakeholders. Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated by experience in facilitating cross-functional meetings, crafting and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including executive audiences. Required
- Knowledge of clean energy technologies and business models. Required
- Experience working in electric distribution operations, transmission operations, system operations, control room operations, distributed energy resources, energy storage operations, or related utility operational organizations. Preferred
- Experience with DERMS, SCADA, EMS, PI Historian, ADMS, or related utility operational technologies. Preferred
- Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including operations, maintenance (O&M), asset management, performance monitoring, commissioning, or troubleshooting activities. Preferred
- Experience with energy storage or distributed energy resource interconnection processes, including project development, application review, testing, commissioning, commercial operation, and milestone tracking activities. Preferred
- Experience working with energy storage developers, project owners, operators, engineering firms, equipment vendors, system integrators, consultants, aggregators, or other clean energy market participants. Preferred
- Knowledge of electric utility planning, engineering, operations, distributed energy resources, grid modernization initiatives, or energy storage technologies. Preferred
- Knowledge of energy storage operations, maintenance practices, asset-performance monitoring, and operational requirements. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
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.
- Ability to develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Develops and delivers effective presentations.
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Demonstrates commitment to organizational goals.
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday.
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.
- 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:
For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com
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Search Energy Jobs in New YorkEnergy Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies in New York sponsor Green Card visas?
Con Edison, National Grid, Eversource, and Avangrid are among the New York-based utilities that have sponsored Green Card petitions for technical and engineering staff. Renewable energy developers operating in the state, including offshore wind project companies active along the Long Island coast, have also filed sponsorship petitions. Sponsorship practices vary by employer, role, and the candidate's existing work authorization status.
Which cities in New York have the most energy Green Card sponsorship jobs?
New York City has the highest concentration of sponsored energy roles, particularly in corporate, finance, and grid operations functions. Albany is significant given its proximity to state energy regulators and utilities headquartered upstate. Buffalo and Syracuse have growing clean energy sectors supported by state incentive programs. Offshore wind development activity has also created sponsored positions on Long Island.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in New York?
Roles that typically support Green Card sponsorship in New York's energy sector include electrical engineers, power systems engineers, environmental engineers, energy analysts, grid operations specialists, and project managers with relevant technical degrees. Positions requiring specialized knowledge in renewable integration, transmission planning, or regulatory compliance tend to align well with the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based preference categories most commonly used in this industry.
How do I find energy Green Card sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, including Green Card sponsorship in the energy sector. You can filter by state and visa type to surface New York energy roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Because Green Card sponsorship involves a longer employer commitment than nonimmigrant visas, searching specifically within Migrate Mate helps narrow results to employers familiar with the permanent residence process.
Are there New York-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in the energy industry?
New York's aggressive clean energy mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act have expanded hiring in renewable energy, which has brought more employers into the sponsorship market over time. However, Green Card processing through PERM labor certification requires employers to document a good-faith recruitment effort, which applies regardless of state. Indian and Chinese nationals should be aware that employment-based preference category backlogs can significantly affect total wait times even after employer petition approval.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card energy jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.