Co-Pilot (Small Non-Jet) jobs in Portland, ME

This position oversees the team responsible for the development, analysis, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) of distributed energy resources (DER) which are part of the Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) and Non-Wires Solutions (NWS)in Maine and Connecticut respectively. This position also leads the advancement of other key clean energy initiatives, as appropriate, such as utility thermal energy networks. Specifically, this position will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of one or more Engineer(s) and Analyst(s).
• Providing strategic direction and overseeing all NWA/NWS program portfolios in Maine and Connecticut throughout the entire NWA/NWS process from opportunity identification to contract execution and administration.
• Managing all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting requirements for the NWA/NWS programs.
• Acting as the intermediary between the NWA/NWS team and other internal groups regarding progressing NWA/NWS projects towards contract execution and implementation.
• Establishing and maintaining positive internal and external stakeholder relationships including those with regulators.
• Acting as the intermediary between Avangrid and external stakeholders and regulatory entities regarding NWA activities including local State requirements (e.g. NWAC/OPA in Maine and NWS PM and PURA in Connecticut).

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):
1. Lead a team that includes one or more Engineer(s) and Analyst(s) to:
a. Identify NWA/NWS opportunities through the application of suitability criteria to planned capital projects.
b. Oversee the development of NWA/NWS opportunities and associated sourcing process including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
c. Provide strategic support and guidance to the team during evaluation of responses to NWA/NWS RFPs.
d. Review Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) evaluations on potential NWA/NWS projects performed by the team.
e. Act as a liaison between NWA/NWS team and other internal groups as NWA/NWS projects progress towards completion.
f. Support NWA/NWS contract negotiations.
g. Support NWA/NWS EM&V requirements.
h. Manage all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions for the NWA/NWS team.
i. Prioritize the NWA/NWS team’s workload, delegate tasks, and ensure sufficient coverage of key responsibilities.

2. Provide other strategic, analytical, technical and business case support to the NWA/NWS team and the New England Integrated System Planning (ISP) organization to facilitate effective incorporation of DER projects within the ISP model.
3. Provide functional coordination across Avangrid for all Non-Wire Alternative activities and responsibilities to ensure consistency and efficiency. This will require leading close coordination and recurring check-ins with other NWA Managers/Teams.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience required. Masters degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and positive stakeholder interactions.
• Demonstrated understanding of DER planning and system impact.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Preference given to previous management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with and across functional departments.
• Experience advancing competitive procurements.
• Experience supporting the implementation of complex initiatives.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be an effective and positive communicator.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively motivate a team of diverse professionals.
• Strong and demonstrated ability to understand power systems analysis specifically as it relates to NWA/NWS project suitability and NWA/NWS proposal evaluation.
• Strong business and technical background desired.
• Proactive and results oriented approach.

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