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Specialist, Learning & Inclusion TLC, Technology & Solutions

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, Long Island City
Jul 21, 2025

Overview

The Specialist, Emerging Technologies, will be responsible for overseeing and handling the immersive learning lab, focusing on a range of advanced technologies including virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), interactive displays, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and collaboration tools. This role involves developing and implementing innovative training programs, ensuring the effective use of these technologies for hands-on training simulations, collaborating with various departments, interacting with external vendors, and coordinating projects to enhance employee skills and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
  • Oversee Immersive Learning Lab: Coordinate the daily operations of the immersive learning lab, ensuring the effective use of VR/AR, interactive displays, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and collaboration tools for training and development purposes.
  • Develop Training Programs: Design and implement training programs that utilize these technologies to simulate high-risk scenarios, allowing employees to practice complex procedures safely and build competence before moving into real-world environments.
  • Collaborate with Departments: Work closely with other departments, including IT, HR, and operational units, to integrate these training solutions into existing training frameworks and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Interact with External Vendors: Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors to source and implement the latest VR/AR and other relevant technologies, ensuring the lab is equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources.
  • Project Coordination: Coordinate and manage projects related to the implementation and enhancement of immersive learning technologies, ensuring timely delivery and successful execution.
  • Evaluate and Improve: Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to improve training outcomes and employee performance.
  • Stay Current with Technology: Keep abreast of the latest developments in VR/AR and other relevant technologies, identifying opportunities to incorporate new advancements into the training programs.
  • Provide Expert Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert on these technologies, providing guidance and support to other team members and departments as needed.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments, as required and as determined by job title.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Education and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Education. Advanced degrees or certifications in VR/AR or other relevant technologies are a plus and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Relevant Work Experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, interact with external vendors, and present complex information clearly, required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues related to training programs, required.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, decision making and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and a solid teamwork approach, required.
  • Proven experience in managing projects involving VR/AR and other advanced technologies, preferably in a training or educational setting. Experience with immersive learning technologies and hands-on training simulations is highly desirable, preferred.
  • Strong project coordination and management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure their successful completion, preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, & Power Automate, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
  • Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
  • Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
  • Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
  • Ability to read small print and symbols
  • Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays
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 travel within Company service territory, as needed.
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