Director - NYISP Planning Strategy
Scottish Power
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
5,750 across the UK Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Retail
Sector Specialisms
Power Grid
Renewables
Energy Retail
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
£9.5 billion
Annual Revenue 2023
Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
- Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
- Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
- Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
- *SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
- *INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
- *DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
- ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
- Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
- Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
- Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.
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