Job Description
The Associate Director Transmission leads strategic engagements related to electric transmission planning, regulatory, and organizational aspects for utilities, managing cross-functional teams and providing expert guidance to drive energy infrastructure projects and policy implementation.
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 advise on organization structure and governance.
- Drive strategic project and thought leadership to support business growth.
- Manage and develop project work plans, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality guidance.
- Navigate stakeholder dynamics and align senior leaders to facilitate decision-making.
- Contribute to shaping and developing the E3 Practice Area in transmission and energy policy.
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, and developing solutions within specified time budgets.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and create plans to mitigate risks associated with transmission projects.
- Proven coaching skills to guide team members in answering questions and checking results and storylines based on industry experience.
- Executive presence to navigate client stakeholder dynamics, align senior leaders, and drive decisions in high-stakes settings.
- Strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience related to energy and electricity markets.
- Demonstrated 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 problem structuring, client leadership, and coordination of cross-functional teams (transmission planning, engineering, regulatory, finance, delivery).
- Knowledge of business case development, portfolio prioritization, KPI tracking, partnership strategy, and organization structure and governance in the context of transmission projects.
- 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 on the telephone.
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours in front of a computer screen.
- Full-time employment status.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
401k Retirement plan with corporate match
Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Fitness and wellness stipend
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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