POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Manager to lead the planning team in designing Vermont's transmission system. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least two days a week. The successful candidate will oversee technical analyses, develop transmission solutions that meet regulatory standards, and coordinate with regional planning entities. They will also manage team performance, ensure compliance, and foster a collaborative team culture aligned with our mission and values. Strong leadership, technical expertise in power systems, and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Lead, manage, and oversee the Planning team to design the overall transmission system in Vermont.
• Select the best planning solution, and meet current and projected system needs while adhering to state, regional, and federal requirements.
• Lead the Planning team in the performance of technical analyses of the transmission system, including related studies, such as evaluating transmission economics in support of the overall power delivery system.
• Represent the company in interactions with stakeholders, including state and federal regulatory staff, members of the public, landowners, and distribution utility staff.
• Provide reports to management, as well as the company Board of Directors, on the status of future transmission projections and scenarios.
• Responsible for the technical planning and associated studies for the transmission system in VT.
• Coordinate transmission planning activities with ISO-NE’s planning process.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of assigned business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, safety, and output.
• Meet all regulatory requirements in the planning area.
• Establish and maintain relevant controls and feedback systems to effectively monitor team and individual progress.
• Maintain compliance with Vermont long-range planning requirements, as well as NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, and company planning standards.
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.
• Lead the team to meet company expectations for productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, while operating in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Strive to create a team culture that is consistent with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain understanding of personnel-related laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures sufficient to minimize compliance risk.
• Participate in project teams in alignment with the company's core behaviors.
• Strive to create a work group culture that is consistent with the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain understanding of personnel-related laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures sufficient to comply manage assigned workers.
• Maintain employee work schedules, including assignments, vacations and sick time, and overtime scheduling and authorization. Ensure timecards are completed accurately, in a timely manner, and in compliance with internal rules and wage and hour laws.
• As vacancies occur, work with leadership and Human Resources to recruit, interview, select, hire, and onboard new employees.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including identifying training/educational and career development opportunities.
• Provide effective performance feedback through the performance review process and other formal and informal mechanisms, including goal setting, feedback, and performance development. When performance issues arise, take appropriate disciplinary action under the direction of leadership and Human Resources.
• Provide input on salary decisions in alignment with the company's salary administration procedures.

Conduct system planning analyses, including developing and analyzing transmission system improvement scenarios to:

• Enhance transfer capability
• Integrate generation, electric demand, and storage
• Reduce losses
• Simplify system operation, and
• Improve the reliability, resilience, environmental sustainability, and power quality of the Vermont integrated transmission system as an integral part of the New England regional transmission system.
• Manage the technical and budgetary activities of the Planning team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field is required.
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering or a Certificate in Power System Management is highly recommended.
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience as a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer. Prior experience in personnel management and budgeting is expected.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, as they relate to electrical system planning and modeling, are required. Efficient programming skills in C variants, Python, Visual Basic, etc., are preferred.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft suite. Computer aptitude is expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electrical system planning tools, specifically PowerWorld, PSLF, or PSS/E power flow and transient stability, is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management practices as well as utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to scope, plan, and review transmission projects, with proven ability to assess, develop, and communicate model requirements, is essential.
• Experience in personnel supervision or management.

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