Overseeing the Company’s plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system.
Leading multi-disciplinary teams through the life cycle of projects from conception and regulatory filings, planning and implementation, and through performance measurement and verification.
Responsible for leading a team of engineers and analysts and ensuring their accountability and progressive development through performance management, mentoring, and coaching.
Preparing reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders for securing approvals and providing project status updates.
Assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of a team of engineers, analysts, vendors, and consultants.
Leading design and execution of grid modernization initiatives related to operational technology platforms.

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred).
Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Thorough understanding of power system engineering concepts such as power flow, voltage regulation, power factor and technical losses, device coordination during normal and alternate system configurations.
Familiarity with modeling electric distribution systems to support system Operations and/or Planning and Forecasting (SCADA, DMS, OMS, power flow).
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
Ability to efficiently import and manipulate large datasets from different data sources to quantify system performance, generate reports, and drive visualization for internal and external stakeholders.

Lead Engineer – Grid Operations Technology

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