Manager - Electric Distribution Grid Planning (Richmond, VA)

Overview

Lead strategic planning and modernization of electric distribution grid.

Key Responsibilities

• data integration
• roadmap design
• modeling tools
• grid observability
• ai solutions
• investment strategy

Tasks

-Leverage GIS, SCADA, AMI, and other data sources for infrastructure assessments. -Design roadmaps for infrastructure upgrades to enable digitalization, automation, and integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER). -Lead and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for grid planning and modernization initiatives. -Utilize high-performance modeling tools for load forecasting, DER impact analysis, and grid simulations. -Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of grid planning with broader energy strategies. -Formulate investment strategies that incorporate emerging technologies such as energy storage, microgrids, and electric vehicles. -Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team. -Ensure plans address reliability, resilience, safety, affordability, and sustainability goals. -Enhance grid observability and control through advanced sensors, communication systems, and analytics. -Develop and implement long-term electric distribution grid improvement plans aligned with customer needs and policy objectives. -Apply generative and agentic AI solutions to solve complex planning challenges.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• budget management
• electric distribution
• stakeholder management
• team leadership
• regulatory compliance

What You Bring

-8-10+ years of significant related experience. -Ability to develop and manage budgets and business plans. -In-depth knowledge of electric distribution systems and operations. -Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. -Proven leadership experience managing technical teams. -Strong knowledge of NERC, FERC, and other regulatory standards and compliance requirements. -Experience with DER integration, grid operations, and emerging technologies.

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About Dominion Energy

-Committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects. -Operates a vast network of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas storage, transmission, and distribution pipelines. -Supplies electricity to parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and natural gas to regions in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. -Dominion also operates generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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