Job Description
The Associate Director Transmission leads strategic projects related to electric transmission planning, regulatory processes, and organizational development for utility clients, providing expert guidance and managing cross-functional teams to support clean energy initiatives and infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategy engagements for utilities and transmission businesses.
- Structure and own day-to-day client leadership and communication.
- Coordinate internal and external cross-functional teams in transmission planning, engineering, regulatory, finance, and delivery.
- Develop business cases, prioritize portfolios, and track KPIs related to transmission projects.
- Formulate partnership strategies and organizational structures for transmission initiatives.
- Drive strategic project and thought leadership to support business growth.
- Manage and develop the Transmission Practice Area and contribute to the growth of E3’s reputation.
- Provide technical expertise in electric transmission, including ISO RTO planning, interconnection, and capital planning.
Requirements
- Subject matter depth in electric transmission, including ISO RTO transmission planning processes, interconnection and deliverability concepts, corridor right-of-way (ROW) and permitting basics, and capital planning.
- Experience structuring ambiguous problems, choosing appropriate levels of detail to answer questions within a specified time budget, and creating plans to mitigate risks.
- Fluency with management consulting skills such as problem structuring, stakeholder engagement, and guiding teams in problem-solving and result checking.
- Strong analytical dexterity or policy experience related to energy and electricity markets.
- Ability to independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient and provide guidance to clients.
- Experience leading strategy engagements for utilities and their transmission businesses, including owning day-to-day client leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams in transmission planning, engineering, regulatory, finance, and delivery.
- Proven ability to develop business cases, prioritize portfolios, track KPIs, and formulate partnership strategies, organization structure, and governance models.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate client stakeholder dynamics, align senior leaders, and drive decisions in high-stakes settings, demonstrating executive presence.
- Deep technical aptitude and deep subject matter expertise in electric transmission.
- Strong project management and leadership techniques to independently create and execute work plans.
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, including working from the office at least 2-3 days per week and conducting meetings virtually or via telephone.
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours in front of a computer screen.
- Occasional travel up to 10% of the time.
- Educational background or experience demonstrating a strong understanding of energy policy, regulation, and market factors relevant to the electricity industry.
Benefits & Perks
Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
Exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
401k Retirement with corporate match
Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Short-term and long-term disability
Fitness and wellness stipend and corporate discounts
Professional Development annual stipend
Relocation assistance
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Mentorship program
Employee referral program
Commuter benefits
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