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Job Location drjobs

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Basic Function/Purpose:

Under executive management direction develop US Consultancy business for the Company with focus on Investor Owned Utility and Independ System Operators Clients. Also responsible for operations and program areas including special projects budget analysis contract administration and other specialized functions; prepares various reports to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and divisions.

The ideal candidate has previously built strong relationships with some of the major partners within the industry (large utilities RTO/ISO etc and can act as a representative for the Company by being aware of the services and skills offered by all departments within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED Demonstrated experience with interconnection analysis and planning for US ISO/RTO and/or Electric Utility and/or Consulting firm


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Significant business development management and technical sales experience
  • The candidate must have an extensive technical and market knowledge of the North American Electric Power industry

  • Extensive knowledge of methods and engineering economic analysis.

  • Must also possess a large network of key contacts within the Electric Power industry with focus on Utilities ISO/RTOs vendors and municipalities.

  • Possesses strong leadership skills and can interface effectively with clients peers subordinates and work positively in a team environment.

  • Must possess extensive knowledge of electric utility operations applicable state and federal regulations (FERC NERC)

  • Fluent knowledge in broad business management functions including strategy budgeting and resource allocation coupled with consulting engineering experience.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment and consistently meet deadlines.

  • Problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

  • Effective team player willing to accept a leadership role both internally and externally in collaborating on strategic initiatives and opportunities to drive business growth.

  • Project Management ability to schedule supervise feasibility studies coordinate the work of others analyze engineering work and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills to effectively communicate with clients peers subordinates and management.

  • Demonstrated ability to read comprehend analyze and interpret energy industry and regulatory reports filings orders journals periodicals and electronic news services.

  • Advanced methods and techniques of statistical analysis data collection research and report preparation.

  • Understanding of the operational characteristics services and activities of a utilities program.

  • Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

  • Perform a wide variety of complex difficult and specialized advanced journey level professional analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned Grid Modernization programs and functions involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

  • Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

  • Research and analyze complex problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues.

  • Understand the organization and operation of Utilities and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

  • Research analyze and evaluate programs policies and procedures.

  • Collect evaluate and interpret complex information and data through organizational studies and analyses.

  • Interpret financial and technical information for a variety of audiences.

  • Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.

  • Operate office equipment including computers and supporting applications.

  • Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.

  • Organize and prioritize work flow.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

Education:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering is preferred
Post Graduate Degree would be preferable

Demonstrated proficiency in productivity and data analysis software including: All Microsoft Office software platforms including O365 Teams etc.

Experience:

Fifteen years of increasingly responsible administrative engineering analytical experience including but not limited to the following areas:

Power System modeling
Power Market
Transmission and Distribution engineering services

Experience with interconnection application in at least 1 ISO/RTO (ERCOT and MISO preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for overall organic growth profit and loss for his/her unit
Proactively prospecting and developing new business and executing strategic and tactical sales plans by selling the Companys portfolio of consulting solutions through hiring and coordinating a team of internal/external consultants.
Provides assistance in resolving operational and administration issues; identifies issues and conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes and assists in the implementation of recommendations.
Coordinates implements and monitors special projects within assigned area of responsibility; performs complex research and analysis of new programs services policies and procedures; prepares and presents reports
.
Plans coordinates and evaluates activities associated with assigned contracts; participates in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements; assists in contract negotiations and administration; monitors compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
Provides highly responsible assistance to executivelevel management staff.
Coordinates and collaborates with departments divisions and outside agencies; public and private organizations community groups and other social organizations; provides information and serves as a resource.

**We will consider remote/hybrid candidates as well

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type

Full Time

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