Associate Director of Distribution Planning

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

As the Associate Director of Distribution Planning you will help define and advance the evolution of EPEs planning services. From DER integration and hosting capacity to scenario planning and non-wires solutions our Distribution Planning team is shaping the foundation of tomorrows grid. This role combines strategic and technical leadership with operational and organizational responsibility. You will guide a talented team foster client partnerships and collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative data-driven planning solutions that strengthen the grid and the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact :

• Strategic & Technical Vision
• Define the long-term vision for EPEs Distribution Planning practice advancing our capabilities in advanced and integrated system planning strategy and implementation.
• Lead the development and enhancement of core and emerging services such as DER integration and interconnection hosting capacity analysis non-wires solutions (NWS) scenario-based planning and multi- objective or risk-based planning that address capacity reliability resiliency and asset management.
• Expand planning capabilities into asset strategy and resiliency planning helping utilities evolve from traditional capacity studies to holistic value-driven decision frameworks
• Collaborate closely with EPEs ENER- i development team to translate industry and client planning needs into functional priorities that guide the evolution of our planning software suite and define the tools that will shape the future of distribution planning.
• Support utilities in developing strategic planning roadmaps and frameworks that integrate data technology and policy to advance long-term grid objectives .
• Identify strategic growth areas establish service expansion goals and contribute to business development and client diversification initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments
• Organizational Leadership
• Foster a collaborative culture by promoting open communication knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in technical and professional skills.
• Promote high morale by recognizing achievements celebrating milestones and cultivating an inclusive supportive environment.
• Develop emerging leaders and establish clear career paths across the organization.
• Manage mentor and develop an engineering team providing clear direction regular feedback and accountability for on-time project deliveries.
• Oversee performance management setting measurable goals that align with organizational objectives and supporting structured career development paths.
• Recruit and onboard top engineering talent ensuring the team has the skills and capacity to meet both current and future demands.
• Operational Excellence
• Oversee operational performance of the Distribution Planning group including financial management resource planning and project execution.
• Develop annual growth and revenue targets track KPIs and drive accountability for efficiency quality and delivery.
• Champion process innovation and automation to improve consistency reduce cycle time and elevate quality across projects.
• Implement rigorous project management and QA / QC frameworks to ensure all work meets scope schedule and budget expectations.
• Business Development & Client Relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to existing clients building strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team by leading and participating in client meetings providing high-level technical and strategic insights that address client challenges and support successful project outcomes
• Lead proposal and RFP responses articulating EPEs unique value proposition and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling pitches.
• Represent EPE at industry events conferences and working groups to strengthen our leadership presence in distribution and integrated system planning.

Qualifications

Bring your passion heres whats needed :

Preferred Qualifications

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you :

Location : This position will be remote US or Canada

Travel : Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

EPE is an equal opportunity / AA / Disability / Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links : EEOC is the Law Poster

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Bidding,Customer Service,B2C,Account Management,Bus Driving,Fire And Safety Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1