Associate Director (Transmission)
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why You Should Join the E3 Team
When you join the E3 team you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the electricity industry. We help shape energy and climate policy play vital roles in regulatory proceedings advise executives and inform investment and planning selections. At E3 you will be challenged and inspired.
Who We Are
Founded in 1989 Energy Environmental Economics (E3) is a fast-growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities regulators policy makers developers and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies deploy and develop new technologies and address customers shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco New York City Boston Denver and Calgary.
Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets planning policy regulation and environmental factors. Just as important we are driven to deliver clear unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.
E3 works on high-profile high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy California Hawaii and New York we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets.
About You
We look for people who combine strong analytical dexterity and/or policy experience with integrity and a passion for energy. OurAssociate Directorstake the reins on project work to drive creative solutions to some of the most elaborate and important energy issues of the day. For this specific role we are looking for someone whobringssubject matter depth in electric transmission (e.g. ISO/RTO transmission planning processes interconnection and deliverability concepts corridor/ROW andpermittingbasics capital planning).Youre fluentwithmanagement consultingskills: structuring ambiguous problemschoosinga path and level of detail to answerquestionsin the time/budgetavailable anticipating challenges and creatingplansto mitigaterisks coaching your team in how to answer questions and checking results and storyline based on your experience in the industry. You haveexecutivepresence to navigateclient/stakeholder dynamics align senior leadersand drive decisions in high stakes settings.
OurAssociate Directorstakeon a pivotal role to help manage shape and continue to develop an E3 Practice this position you will help to drive the continued growth of E3s business through strategic project and thought leadership developing our next generation of leaders and further advancing our reputation for best-in-class solutions to our broad case of bring curiosity thrive in a rigorous and quantitative solution-finding environment take a collaborative approach to project work are comfortable coaching and providing feedback to others and are practiced at working closely with clients and stakeholders while supporting the execution of our business and seek those that are inquisitive and look at all sides of an issue to make informed recommendations with confidence and pride yourself in your technical aptitude and deep subject matter bring a strong attention todetailand your project management and leadership techniques help you independently create and actualize work plans that are efficient while delivering an elevated level of guidance to our customers..
The Role
The Associate Director (Transmission) will lead strategy engagementsforutilitiesandtheir transmission structure the problem own day-to-day clientleadership and coordinateinternal and externalcross-functional teams (transmission planning engineering regulatory finance delivery).Focus areas include business case development portfolio prioritization KPI tracking partnership strategy and organization structure and governance.
Work Environment
E3 has adopted a hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects and safety requirements. Because E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment we encourage our E3 employees to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week usually including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.
Role Details
Hours: Full Time
Travel: Occasional (up to 10%)
Office Location: Hybrid work schedule from our San Francisco office or clients site in the Bay Area as needed
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling developing presentations writing and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers and owning customer requests
- Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions at times with incomplete information
- Fulfill end-to-end project obligations
- Deliver presentations to customers and reply to questions
- Develop aptitude in using a flagship modeling tool gathering relevant data and vetting results
- Oversee the management of existing tools as needed
- Oversee/implement major revisions to toolkits
- Apply core QA/QC best practices
- Lead proposal writing on various projects
- Translate results of research and evaluations into clear visual representations
- Head the creation or editing of spreadsheets to be client-ready including developing tools for customer solutions
- Proactively track actual performance of own work performed against the established plan with ongoing communication to project team members
- Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan with ongoing communication to project team members
- Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes
- Stand up and run a Transmission Strategy PMO: establish cadence RACIs decision rights and an executive steering committee maintain scope schedule and execute across work-streams
- Map the current operating model (org structure design rights/RACI processes) and recommend changes: resource plan capability gaps governance and interfaces with ISO/RTO regulatory and community stakeholders
- Build the KPI framework for transmission buildout (e.g. miles energized per year permit lead times ROW acquisition progress deliverability milestones cost and schedule variance); design dashboards and routines to use them
- Translate engineering and modeling (production cost power flow/deliverability) into options business cases and an executive-ready roadmap with milestones owners and KPIs
- Lead stakeholder alignment across utility executives ISO/RTO regulators communities and delivery partners design strategies to unblock tough issues and drive to decision
- Assist with internal initiatives as needed
Requirements
- Masters Degree or Ph.D. in engineering economics computer science public policy or related field (or Bachelors and equivalent work experience)
- Demonstrated hands-on experience or extensive knowledge in or related to our practice areas
- 7 years of experience in an energy-related field with a specific focus on the electric power sector
- Significant experience/subject matter expertise in electric transmission development or planning (e.g. interconnection and deliverability concepts corridor/ROW and permitting basics capital planning utility regulation)
- Extensive project management experience leading collaborative project efforts while helping each member of your team do their finest work
- Aptitude to write and communicate clearly
- Experience crafting a clear and compelling message both in writing and via presentations
- Demonstrated experience working directly with clients stakeholders or customers
- Passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economy
- Demonstrated success guiding ideas people and projects
- High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; quantitative modeling methods and/or programming knowledge and experience are also valued
- Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff
Things that Set you Apart
- Deep subject matter expertise specifically in energy economics or finance and climate change issues
- Significant project management and leadership experience in a technical or analytical environment
- Past experience working directly with utilities on electric transmission modeling platforms preferred examples include PLEXOS Gridview PROMOD PSSE TARA
- Extensive experience coordinating with customers on a regular basis
- You believe it is essential to achieve a transition to a low-carbon economy and love thinking about the future of energy
- You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work aware that each brings different experiences techniques and qualifications to the table
- You enjoy translating technical concepts to a broader audience
- You take ownership of your work proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter
$160000 - $270000 a year
E3 takesa number offactors into consideration when determining title and salary level for a potential new includes but is not limitedto:a candidates education training and relevant work experience; expected quality and quantity of work; required travel (if any); external market andinternal value including seniority and merit systems; and internal pay alignment.
E3 also provides a bonus structure that we are proud of because we believe it creates the right kinds ofincentives for good work provides significant flexibility and is fair and equitable. The below compensationoutlines our total compensation package with our bonus structure adding significant amounts to your basesalary. While neither the upper or lower end of our bonus structure is capped this provides a representationof the average total compensation based on both your personal performance and the companysperformance.
Annual Total Compensation Range for Associate Director - Director
- Minimum: $160000
- Maximum: $270000
E3s Commitment to You
E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues Partners and your own mentor. Every September all new hires attend E3s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend opportunities to attend conferences and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.
In addition E3 offers employees a broad best-in-class range of benefits and supportive rewards to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:
Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
Exceptional benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
401k (Retirement) with corporate match
Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Short-term and long-term disability
Fitness and wellness stipend and corporate discounts
Professional Development annual stipend
Relocation assistance
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Mentorship program
Employee referral program
Commuter benefits
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color creed religion age national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sexual orientation gender identity marital or partnership status disability military status veteran status pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify us.
Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
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