Project Manager, Transmission Large Scale Resources

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead transmission planning and policy initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to advance New York's clean energy infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing technical studies, providing strategic policy input, and preparing reports for leadership and public stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field with at least 5 years of industry experience, including 3 years in transmission planning. Strong project management skills and expert knowledge of transmission system modeling and regulatory standards are required.

Skills

• Transmission system planning
• Project management
• Technical writing
• Presentation skills
• Policy analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Electrical engineering
• Transmission system modeling
• Regulatory compliance
• Strategic planning
• Contractor management
• Capacity expansion modeling
• Production cost modeling
• Renewable energy
• Wholesale energy markets
• Public speaking

About this role

As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a credible, objective and trusted partner in energy planning and in deploying new innovative technologies to build an affordable, abundant, reliable, and clean energy system. NYSERDA works with stakeholders statewide, including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

* Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
* Advance solutions for using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
* Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Large-Scale Resources team is seeking an electric transmission system planning expert to join NYSERDA in the role of a Project Manager and support active participation in transmission planning and policy initiatives such as the Coordinated Grid Planning Process (CGPP), engagement in New York Public Service Commission Cases related to transmission, and NYSERDA’s activities related to utility-scale resources. To be successful in this role, a candidate must have strong technical knowledge of transmission system planning while also possessing excellent project management, writing and presentation skills. The ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience and senior executives is critical. This role will be equal parts strategic planning, policy analysis, managing contractors, and communicating results. It should be noted that we do not envision this role to directly perform transmission studies and instead will work collaboratively with contractors to provide additional guidance, technical expertise, and work product. Furthermore, this role will be integral to NYSERDA’s engagement with the Public Service Commission (PSC), New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), renewable energy developers, Joint Utilities of New York and other key policy makers and stakeholders advancing transmission in the State; great interpersonal skills are a must.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Impart a broad base of knowledge regarding electric transmission system planning and operation processes into NYSERDA deliberations.
* Organize and coordinate NYSERDA’s development of informed technical and policy positions related to the reliable and cost-effective build-out of transmission infrastructure in New York State.
* Identify and obtain consulting support or other resources needed to make informed decisions on bulk and local transmission investments.
* Contribute to the State’s strategic decision making and clean energy policy development resulting from transmission planning studies and processes by providing input regarding the strategic impact, costs, stakeholder needs, policy alignment and potential market impacts of such decisions.
* Provide insights into State and regional planning methodologies, New York State Independent System Operator interconnection process and associated analysis, reliability standards and applicable regulatory requirements in the context of increasing clean generation.
* Collaborate with utilities, regional transmission organizations (RTOs/ISOs), federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
* Prepare technical reports, briefing materials, and presentations for leadership, policymakers, and public stakeholders.
* Contribute to scenario development for long-term planning, including resource adequacy, resilience, and decarbonization pathways.
* Track national and regional transmission planning developments, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
* Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or another technical field and 5 years of electric industry experience with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in transmission system modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.
* Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating transmission solutions.
* Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member and/or manage contractors to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
* Expert knowledge and application of principles in the area of transmission planning. Knowledge of applicable federal, State, local laws, regulations, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards.
* Experience working with local Independent System Operators (for example, NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM, etc.).
* Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or another technical field and 4 years of electric industry experience with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in transmission system modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.
* Experienced in transmission planning and analysis, especially capacity expansion and production cost modelling, renewable energy project development or energy finance, utility operations, or independent system operator functions.
* Knowledge of wholesale energy markets and systems, renewable energy technology and associated infrastructure.
* Knowledge of local regulations, rules, and constraints pertaining to renewable development, particularly large generator interconnection processes.
* Experience with industry-standard modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, or similar). 
* Strong stakeholder outreach and engagement capabilities including strong public speaking and presentation skills.
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About NYSERDA

Government Administration · 201-500 employees · headquartered in Albany, NY · founded 1975