Director Electric Transmission

NiSource • Merrillville, IN

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About The Position

Manages the leadership and staff of engineering and other professional technical personnel in the performance of various system planning, policy, and regulatory activities associated with NIPSCO's electric distribution and transmission systems. These functional areas of responsibility include transmission and distribution planning, operations planning, independent system operator interface, relay protection, support for operating NIPSCO's electric systems, wholesale transmission contracts, NERC compliance and overall transmission system engineering and technical support. Ensure safe and reliable operation of NIPSCO's electric systems while also focusing on overall economic efficiency at fair rates for NIPSCO's customers. Lead a diverse group that performs system modeling and analyses, technical and financial calculations, produces design and policy documents, manages relationships with other transmission entities (Regional Transmission Operators, other utilities, regulators, etc.), and manages wholesale transmission contracts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other engineering technology related areas from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience as a collaborative leader that effectively builds teams
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in electric utility related functional responsibilities over engineering departments.
• Detailed knowledge of utility electrical systems, electrical transmission facilities, and the way the transmission and distribution delivery systems are operated.
• Knowledge of general utility practice and codes/regulations pertinent to electrical transmission facilities.
• Electric utility team leadership skills
• Ability to implement and lead others through changes
• Ability to monitor and achieve financial and operational objectives
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering or business
• Experience with MISO policies, FERC and NERC compliance, System planning

Responsibilities

• Directs teams to ensure the provision of safe, reliable, economically efficient, and cost-effective transmission and distribution facilities.
• Provide guiding leadership to the organizations responsible for: Electric Transmission, Distribution, System Protection, NERC Compliance and Operations Planning
• Managing external interface of electric transmission issues with Regional Transmission Organizations and state and federal government regulatory agencies
• Provides guidance in the identification and resolution of engineering and technical problems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Establishes and communicates expectations to team and encouraging employee feedback,
• Appropriately manages financials associated with large operating and capital project budgets.
• Support storm restoration or other major disturbance events as needed
• Develop a culture which supports continuous employee development (training, career development, technical).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager