Director, Transmission Planning

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TX

1d•$173,200 - $216,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directing the overall activities of the Transmission Planning department and transmission planning function for PEC. This position leads all efforts related to transmission system planning, analysis, modeling, and interconnnections for PEC’s transmission system in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Fifteen years of directly related work experience, including five years of supervisory experience
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of Power Flow analysis required to maintain compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and ERCOT Protocols and Guides.
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting.
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of ERCOT protocols and guides and NERC standards.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of power system analysis, including the use of load flow programs, such as PSS/E
Skilled in CCN and RTP processes
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to lead and direct a work team
Ability to read and understand diagrams and design drawings
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree may substitute for two years of directly related work experience as a Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

Manage and direct overall activities for PEC’s Transmission Planning department
Provide technical leadership for the Transmission Planning function, including directing and performing transmission planning studies
Develop short-term and long-term system-wide plans for PEC’s transmission system
Develop the electric transmission capital improvement plan for the Cooperative
Manage and provide guidance and direction for transmission system interconnections, including performing system studies necessary to interconnect new generation and load
Ensures that facility improvements are identified in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Guides, and PEC’s reliability requirements
Ensures participation and representation in the ERCOT Steady State and Dynamic Working Groups, including providing model parameters for PEC-owned facilities
Participates in the ERCOT Regional Planning Group
Maintains the database for PEC’s Facility Ratings in accordance with NERC Reliability Requirements, ERCOT Protocols and Guides, and PEC’s Facility Ratings Procedure
Supports regulatory filings in conjunction with PEC’s Transmission Cost of Service filings and petitions to amend PEC’s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the construction of new facilities
Coordinate with consultants, customers, distribution planning and operations, substation engineering, system maintenance, and transmission operations to identify improvements needed to provide transmission service in accordance with NERC, ERCOT, and the Cooperative’s reliability standards
Oversees the evaluation and development of facility improvements and additions to the transmission system
Provides support to Transmission Operations.
Coordinate with Cooperative management, consultants, members, developers and government entities on all assigned projects
Provide guidance and mentoring to department engineers and staff
Provide efficient and effective responses as an engineering resource to other departments
Serve as a department and project leader
Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
Develop and review operating procedures
Develop and manage department budget
Establish work priorities and activities
Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action
Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports
Coordinate activities with other departments
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned