RCI-NYSERDA-186 Project Manager (Energy Planning) EST REMOTE
Role: Senior Energy Planning Consultant (Contract) Location: Remote (Must support EST hours) Hours: 37.5 hours/week Experience Level: 7–10 years What is the Project? You will be working on New York State’s Energy Infrastructure Development Plan (EIDP) [2026-10-08]. Historically, the state ran models just to see what could happen to the energy grid. The EIDP changes the game—it is an action-oriented directive mapping out exactly what should happen . It serves as the definitive state roadmap for modernizing the power grid, ensuring reliability, managing consumer costs, and transitioning NY State to zero-emission clean energy by 2029 [2026-10-08]. Requirements (Mandatory) Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree (in Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or Business) AND 6+ years of relevant energy sector experience. Grid Modeling Knowledge: Prior experience working with or interpreting electric/gas system models (specifically: Capacity Expansion, Production Cost, Resource Adequacy, or Power Flow ). Project Ownership: Proven track record of managing complex technical work plans, budgets, and timelines with little to no direct supervision. Executive Communication: Exceptional policy writing and presentation skills. You must be able to translate complex grid data into simple briefings for state officials. Remote Setup: Must have a private home office, a cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet. Preferences (Desired / Nice-to-Have) Public Sector Navigation: Prior experience working with or presenting to New York State agencies (like NYSERDA, DPS, or DEC). Cross-State Insights: Familiarity with federal energy policies or grid planning approaches used in other states. Mentorship: Experience guiding junior staff or supervising interns.