2466m - Manager, Electric Distribution System Planning

Manager, Electric Distribution System Planning

The successful manager will ensure the optimal performance and utilization of system assets through the management of the System Planning area for the Companys Massachusetts service area while managing the assessment of system adequacy and reliability, defining the need, size, location, priority, timing and justification of major substation system projects, and incorporation of system capital investment proposals into the budget process.

The Manager of Distribution System Planning is responsible for developing long-term scenario-based plans for distribution system expansion, replacement and reinforcement while prioritizing and developing the capital budget. Also is accountable for maintaining the appropriate level of risk and maximizing system performance for a given level of investment. Provides technical support on operations issues and develops responses to technical questions from regulatory agencies. The position is also responsible for policy advocacy, establishing goals, monitoring and reporting results, and continuous improvement. The role requires active leadership in ongoing regulatory proceedings to drive changes necessary for successful implementation of the Companys long-term strategy. Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Manages electric distribution system planning, including compliance with standards and regulations and environmental programs, policies, rules and regulations
• Manages the development of System facilities plan to identify areas requiring additional facilities to permit growth and interconnections between distribution systems and other transmission companies
• Coordinates activities across Company departments and with outside organizations including transmission companies
• Provides focus to the changing needs of the distribution system based upon various scenarios and long-range outlook of load growth, EV penetration, PV growth among other evolving technologies
• Establishes and monitors system network capabilities, utilization and performance measures
• Collaborates with other departments/engineers on preliminary design of system projects
• Implements best practices to achieve efficient and effective planning activities
• Manages the department by establishing and monitoring area goals, performance objectives and budget
• Presents, directs and/or prepares corporate testimony and written responses for rate cases and other local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings
• Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement programs and policies
• Establishes operational and financial objectives and aligns with department goals
• Oversees management and development of area staff providing technical guidance to less experienced personnel

Qualifications:

• BSEE, required, an advanced Degree, MSEE or MBA, preferred; Licensed Professional Engineer, PE is preferred
• 8-10+ years of electric utility industry experience, including significant Distribution System Planning, Engineering or Operations Management, and Regulatory experience required
• Requires thorough knowledge and experience in electric distribution planning, system analysis computer applications and modeling, operations support, budgeting, and project analysis
• Effective communicator who develops relationships, works cross-functionally and communicates persuasively
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with federal, state, and/or local regulatory provisions applicable to distribution planning
• Stay current with developments in the industry with the ability to transform insights from understanding the customer into business strategy, while fostering teamwork among various internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals

Company Brief:

Fortune 500 diversified energy services firm (electric utility / gas utility) that has been providing energy products and services throughout the northeast United States for 100 years