Sr Specialist, EH&S Project Support

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 Edison’s Sustainability by Design (SsBD) framework, embedding sustainability into early project decision-making.
• Guide project teams through sustainability certifications (e.g., Envision, LEED, WEDG), including documentation and credit strategy.
• Cookordination 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.

Qualifications

• 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: 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: Professional certification in a recognized sustainability rating system.
• Physical Demands: Ability to read small print and symbols, Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays, Ability to climb ladders and stairs.