Sr Director - Integrated System Planning
Rochester Gas & Electric
Lead 40+ team to develop and execute $5B+ 5‑year electric T&D capital plan.
20 days ago ago
$177,000 - $221,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Utility Services
Power Distribution
Infrastructure Development
Renewable Energy Solutions
Energy Efficiency
Electricity Transmission
Energy Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Electric
Natural Gas
Energy Delivery
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
prioritization tool
t&d analysis
interconnection study
asset replacement
regulatory liaison
cross‑functional planning
- Strategic and Technical Leadership: Provides strategic leadership of a highly technical team which includes a director, managers and staff across multiple departments and often across organizations. Initiates, leads, collaborates or advises on a broad range of highly complex, multi-disciplinary technical issues across RG&E business areas such as equipment ratings, protection coordination, system topology design, reliability and resiliency approaches, and equipment standardization. Identifies and provides leadership and leads decision making as necessary toward the resolution of technical, operational and organizational issues and opportunities. Develops organizational performance measures and initiates actions to drive standardization and enhance performance. Reviews work processes, systems, procedures and practices and directs changes to improve productivity or control costs. Monitors emerging trends and evolving technology, evaluating and understanding the implications for inclusion in corporate strategies. Oversees and supports development and execution of DER related business cases as opportunities arise. Develops and executes strategies to garner internal and external stakeholder support.
- Matrix reporting responsibilities to the RG&E President, leading emergent initiatives and coordinating cross-functional efforts that may involve organizing and guiding teams beyond the NYISP Organization to ensure successful outcomes for the company.
- Leads the development of prioritization tools used for the electrical investments of the existing and future portfolio to quantify the expected reliability improvements.
- Strategy & Regulatory: Represents company interests before regulatory bodies. Provides strategic guidance and support on complex regulatory and technical issues. Assists executive and other senior leaders in identifying and managing risks, opportunities and business uncertainty driven from such things as changes in the industry (regulatory, process, forecasts) and projects/ growth endeavors under consideration. Provides input into the development of processes and strategies for the business unit that reflect knowledge of orders and regulations Stays abreast of changes in the industry and initiates effective responses across business areas such as studies/assessments, evaluation of threats/opportunities/possible outcomes, and recommendation of alternatives based on risk, value and implementation complexity.
- Provides strategic leadership and direction for cross-functional planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with shared objectives, proactively identifying critical focus areas, and initiating studies to address both immediate and long-term system requirements.
- Anticipation, preparation and initiation of strategy discussions and activities as required to meet regulatory and key stakeholder expectations in support of business growth objectives.
- T&D Planning Studies: Routine analytical assessments of more than 10,100 miles of transmission and distribution infrastructure. Development of optimal strategies and project plans to resolve 160 outstanding T&D capacity constraints and to maintain NERC and regional compliance measures. Scoping and advancement of automation for 475 outstanding distribution circuits.
- Focused and priority engagement with all CAPEX rate case preparations, NY Department of Public Service (DPS) quarterly reporting duties and obligations, and support for other company related regulatory matters requiring planning leadership and participation.
- Company Policy and Procedures: Interprets and administers company policies and procedures. Directs and implements training and development of the leadership team of the department personnel. Determines staffing needs and obtains approval for resource requirements. Develops and controls department budget. Recommends promotions, personnel changes, budgets, organizational changes and company policies. Directs and implement analysis, business case preparation and testimony in support of regulatory matters, including rate case proceedings.
- Developing and building collaborative and constructive cross-functional relationships across internal business areas and external stakeholders including regulators and ISO’s.
- Ensure comprehensive list of RG&E T&D needs are identified, prioritized, and addressed with appropriate mitigating solutions in a consistent and comprehensive manner.
- Substation Asset Replacement: Needs and solutions analysis to support long-term asset replacement strategies across 165+ electric substations.
- Customer Interconnections: Execution of 90+ annual load and generator interconnection studies to support customer-driven requests and to ensure no-adverse impact on grid facilities.
- Provides strategic support for the integration of global best practices opportunities from internal and external leaders of the utility sector.
What you bring
engineering degree
mba
pe license
power systems
15 years
team leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant Engineering degree.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a guiding a team that will provide concise project justification and decision analysis, with documentation and communications at varying levels of detail and robustness to anticipate and meet the evolving and increasing expectations of our internal (Executives and Sr. Leadership) and external (Regulators, and other key stakeholders) stakeholders and decision makers.
- An MBA and Professional Engineering License.
- Demonstrates knowledge of processes, methods, data processing and modeling, studies and activities required in the successful performance of this position’s responsibility to lead the team that (i) initiate, analyze and identify the needs of the electrical distribution network and customers, (ii) deliver a thoughtful, pragmatic and innovative approach to the consideration and evaluation of solution alternatives (including wires and non-wires), and (iii) justify the selection of preferred solutions (projects and programs) and resulting investment plans.
- Communicate, influence and motivate: Creative, influential, motivating and clear in all means of communication. Establishes and maintains visible, collaborative, and influential relationships with internal, global and external stakeholders and regulators to be responsive to the interests of others while helping to promote company/planning interests. Effectively develops and delivers formal presentations and technical reports to a diverse global audience. Serves as a witness on a broad range of regulatory and technical issues to advance business objectives. Demonstrates use of excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management to inform and influence others, providing strategic input for business plans and decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to envision the future of the network and build and lead the team that will manage the strategic planning efforts and forecast expected results across Avangrid Networks (reliability, Capex, Growth, etc.).
- Ability to anticipate, navigate and lead efforts through increasingly complex business environments, regulatory compacts and stakeholder expectations.
- Master's degree with less than 15 years of experience may be considered.
- Intimate knowledge of the AVANGRID / RG&E Capital investment process and responsible for ensuring that all electric capital projects adhere to annual requirements to support efficient project execution. Centralized, comprehensive, support, and coordination of the capital project portfolio ensuring proper vetting and documentation in support of prudent and defendable CAPEX investment decision making.
- Advanced education in electric power systems (MSEE or specialized power system courses).
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross functional teams, working across the organization to identify and solve highly complex, strategic and interrelated issues and needs having a broad impact on the Networks business, strategic and investment decisions.
- A strong working knowledge of multiple states planning processes and requirements, reliability standards, operations procedures, and planning analytical techniques and practices.
- Fifteen (15) years of practical experience and working knowledge across a broad range of T&D Powers Systems including Planning, Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
- $177,000 - $221,000 (Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation)
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Company
Overview
- Delivers reliable electric and natural gas services to homes and businesses in the Rochester region.
- Has a strong commitment to innovation, continuously modernizing infrastructure to meet evolving customer needs.
- Provides a range of solutions, from renewable energy options to energy efficiency programs, helping reduce customer bills and environmental impact.
- Has played a critical role in supporting the region's growth and development through key infrastructure projects.
- Focuses on storm resilience, ensuring fast recovery times after natural disasters to keep services running smoothly.
- Approach to customer service is centered around proactive communication and technological solutions, such as mobile apps for real-time service updates.
- Involved in educational and community outreach programs, fostering a positive relationship with the public and promoting energy conservation.
- We are dedicated to creating a culture of safety and excellence, continuously striving to exceed customer expectations.
- We value our people, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and respect.
- We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in everything we do.
- We support and encourage professional development and career advancement for all employees.
- We act as responsible stewards of the environment and our communities, working to make a positive impact.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050 through strategic renewable energy investments and efficiency programs.
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Improving energy efficiency programs for residential and business customers to reduce overall energy demand.
- Implementing advanced grid technologies to enhance energy reliability and sustainability.
- Reducing carbon intensity and environmental impacts through initiatives such as tree planting and habitat restoration programs.
- The company focuses on building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
- The company is committed to increasing the representation of women and minorities in leadership roles.
- The company tracks and reports progress on gender and racial diversity in its workforce and leadership teams.
- They have developed programs aimed at mentoring and advancing underrepresented employees in the energy sector.
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