Director - NYISP Planning Strategy
Avangrid
Lead 15+ utility team on NY T&D studies, regulatory strategy, CIAD, and non‑wire projects.
21 days ago ago
$153,000 - $191,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United States Of America, New York, Rochester
Hybrid
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
prioritization tools
regulatory liaison
t&d studies
process improvement
capex prioritization
stakeholder engagement
- 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.
- Lead T&D study efforts in support of New York’s Coordinated Grid Planning Process (CGPP), while managing cross-functional teams beyond the NYISP organization to drive the development of $4-5+ billion in new project opportunities. Ensure alignment with aggressive timelines set by the New York Department of Public Service (DPS), delivering high-quality results under tight regulatory deadlines. Ensure all new project proposals are backed by strong technical justification and thorough documentation to support their progression through New York DPS proceedings and rate case evaluations.
- Proactively identify and address process gaps within NYISP and across the broader organization to enhance operational efficiency. Lead the development and implementation of key process improvements, including formalizing company-wide CIAC procedures to ensure consistent application with the NYSEG/RG&E Tariff, streamlining the end-to-end load interconnection process, and establishing a structured approach for prioritizing the electric CAPEX portfolio.
- Responsible for the advancement of new CGPP projects through the NYSEG/RG&E capital investment process, including coordination with the System Review Group and the Investment Planning ESP Governance Committee to ensure alignment with internal planning procedures.
- Lead and manage the execution of needs and solution studies, including sensitivity analyses, to support the advancement of over $3 billion in CLCPA-related projects. Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, external stakeholders (including ACE NY and project developers), and regulatory agencies to effectively represent and promote company interests.
- Anticipation, preparation and initiation of strategy discussions and activities as required to meet regulatory and key stakeholder expectations in support of business growth objectives and state mandated initiatives.
- 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.
- Developing and building collaborative and constructive cross-functional relationships across internal business areas and external stakeholders including regulators and ISO’s.
- Provides strategic support for the integration of global best practices opportunities from internal and external leaders of the utility sector.
- Strategic and Technical Leadership: Provides strategic leadership of a highly technical team which includes a sr. managers, 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 NYSEG/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.
- Collaborate across planning functions and business areas, including gas system planning, to shape a long-term strategy for advancing Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) and Non-Pipes Alternatives (NPA) projects. Work closely with the NWA/NPA teams to proactively identify viable opportunities and partner with NYSEG/RG&E Regulatory and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of these projects into the capital investment plan and rate case proposals.
- 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.
- 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.
What you bring
mba
professional engineer
electrical eng
power systems
capital investment
10 years
- 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.
- A strong working knowledge of multiple states planning processes and requirements, reliability standards, operations procedures, and planning analytical techniques and practices.
- An MBA and Professional Engineering License.
- 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.).
- 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.
- Intimate knowledge of the AVANGRID / NYSEG / RG&E Capital investment process and responsible for ensuring that all electric capital projects adhere to annual requirements to support efficient project execution.
- Ability to anticipate, navigate and lead efforts through increasingly complex business environments, regulatory compacts and stakeholder expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant Engineering degree.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advanced education in electric power systems (MSEE or specialized power system courses).
- Ten (10) years of practical experience and working knowledge across a broad range of T&D Powers Systems including Planning, Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
- $153,000 - $191,000
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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