Alt Energy Resource Mgr (Corpus Christi, TX)

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•$136,539 - $177,503

About The Position

Manage and provide leadership for all areas associated with distributed energy resources (DERs) for the operating company. The role includes developing strategic and tactical plans, managing distribution interconnection processes, coordinating with other business unit functions on DER-related matters, and supporting DER programs, projects, and initiatives. This Grade 10 position requires direct reports. Develop and maintain an alternative energy resource strategy for customer-owned and co-sourced projects, including technology selection and alignment of program outcomes with the operating company's Alternative Energy Resources Portfolio Standards. Lead DER interconnection activities and team, manage non-customer Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), support regulatory filings for regulated renewables, and lead EV charging marketing and customer outreach. The role also supports evaluation of demand-reduction participation in SPP markets and may assist Customer Account Managers with electric service contract development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
At least 10 years of utility industry or applicable experience in engineering, business development, regulatory, financial, and/or business strategy roles.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong technical knowledge of electric utility systems and distributed generation equipment.
Excellent analytical and time management skills.
Knowledge of state and national energy issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to establish constructive relationships with customers, co-workers, trade allies, regulators, government representatives, utility industry associates, and others.
Sound business judgment and accountability for decisions.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Responsibilities

Develop an alternative energy resource strategy for customer-owned and co-sourced projects, including technology selection and alignment with portfolio standards.
Continuously assess and adjust the strategy, and ensure renewable energy generating facilities are properly certified with the state's Public Utility Commission.
Coordinate with other operating companies and corporate subject matter experts to develop strategies for integrating DERs into the distribution system, including electric vehicles, energy storage, demand response, and renewables.
Evaluate project economics across different scales, locations, technology attributes, and performance characteristics.
Engage in regulatory and public policy work to shape policy in alignment with strategies.
Prepare and deliver presentations, summaries, testimony, and other communications for internal and external stakeholder outreach.
Monitor DER technologies and market conditions and use market intelligence to support business plan recommendations.
Lead and manage the operating company's DER interconnection process and team.
Manage non-customer PPAs, including preparing requests for proposals with Commercial Operations, securing and administering PPAs, preparing and securing Interconnection Agreements, coordinating construction of AEP facilities, and securing standard electric service agreements as needed.
Support regulatory filings associated with regulated renewables.
Lead EV charging marketing and customer outreach, including tariffs and incentives.
Lead the operating company's evaluation of demand-reduction participation in SPP markets and interface with third-party aggregators.
Serve as a resource to Customer Account Managers for electric service contract development, as needed.
Provide leadership and supervision for the team's work.