Provides visionary and strategic leadership for the grid through the ongoing development and implementation of Integrated System Plans, strategic planning, system capacity & utilization planning, regulatory cost recovery and environmental policy strategies, investment delivery
Leads development of public facing grid strategies, stakeholder engagement and regulatory engagement
Leads strategic planning for cost recovery plans and environmental emissions reductions
Provides the vision for the evolving requirements and capabilities of the distribution grid
Develop, recommend and implement business strategies, the associated risk, annual, and long-term business plans that effectively meet business needs
Lead strategic planning including environmental decarbonization and technical implementation incorporating operating area differences
Drive planning for overall electric distribution systems including system growth, tariff issues, regulatory change and unique operating situations
Spearhead development of systematic regulatory plans to gain approval and recover costs
Drives and leads Integrated System Plans in all Operating Companies
Including forecasting for load, DER, EV, and other customer electrification efforts
Ensures effective communication of compliance requirements and alignment within each operating company
Directs contractors and vendors to support Hosting Capacity studies for both Distributed Energy Resources as well as Electric Vehicles
Provides for ongoing effective and clear communication of the organizational vision mission key objectives
Responsible for succession planning and strategic planning
Communicates with and establishes effective working relationships with external entities and internal organizations outside span of control to maximize efficiency responsiveness and resource allocation
Responsible for generating significant near-term and long-term distribution plans through customer growth, asset optimization, and electrification
Direct the Investment Delivery group to ensure excellent customer service in a cost-effective manner through the development of the capital budget and effective recovery of new infrastructure to serve new and expanding customers
Leads the Asset Health Strategy group
Drives solutions to ensure ongoing reliability of the electric distribution system
Coordinates with internal sources to ensure compliance with all external regulatory requirements and reliability compliance filings
Ensure effective implementation of regulatory strategies to support the cost recovery and policy objectives for the Electric Distribution Business unity
Lead the development and execution of regulatory filings and serve as expert witness in regulatory proceedings
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Ten years industry experience within electric delivery
System Planning experience preferred
Five years of management experience
Ability to drive major initiatives, significant communication, and influence skills
Demonstrated knowledge of codes/regulations including NESC, OSHA, PUC, land use, and franchise
Must possess experience in commission policies and procedures, in multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated knowledge of management systems, safety and labor agreements are essential
Experience with regulatory filings
Tech Stack
Unity
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)