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Con Edison · 19 hours ago

Senior Scientist - EH&S Environmental Programs

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Con Edison is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Scientist to support our Waste and Chemicals group with expertise in Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Emerging Contaminants (PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, etc.). This role provides technical and regulatory leadership across the company, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Utilities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain, review, and improve corporate procedures, specifications, and training materials for PCB and emerging contaminant waste

Identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into waste management practices

Evaluate regulatory changes and coordinate company compliance and advocacy strategies

Provide guidance to EHS representatives and operations teams on federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Coordinate with EHS support groups to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements

Communicate with regulatory agencies, respond to inquiries, and participate in inspections

Prepare and submit accurate waste-related reports and authorization renewals to regulatory agencies

Perform quality assurance on waste data systems, conduct trend analysis, and maintain dashboards

Develop and implement waste and toxicity reduction strategies across departments

Review environmental characteristics of chemical products and supplier bid packages for compliance

Support TSDF liability management program, review audits, and assess environmental risks

Ensure adherence to company EHS programs, confidentiality, and participate in System Emergency Assignments as required

Qualification

PCBs expertiseEmerging contaminants knowledgeRegulatory complianceEnvironmental regulationsWaste management experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

Master's Degree and 2 years of related work experience or

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in a regulated environment

Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Demonstrated analytical skills

Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

Driver's License Required

Preferred

Master's Degree Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 8 years of related work experience

Bachelor's Degree Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 10 years of related work experience

7 years of technical expertise: Deep understanding of federal and state (NY and NJ) regulations related to PCBs, emerging contaminants, waste management and disposal requirements, preferred

7 years of proven track record of applying regulatory and industry knowledge to solve complex waste compliance, management and disposal problems, experience with development and management of corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents, preferred

7 years of regulatory/compliance knowledge: Past experience in navigating complex regulatory framework to effectively manage waste for utilities, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or similar industry, preferred

10 years of professional experience working in environmental setting with focus on science, engineering, chemistry, and/or waste management, preferred