Director, Transmission Large Scale Resources
As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a credible, objective and trusted partner in energy planning and in deploying new innovative technologies to build an affordable, abundant, reliable, and clean energy system. NYSERDA works with stakeholders statewide, including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
- Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
- Advance solutions for using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
- Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.
Job Overview
The Large-Scale Renewables team seeks an experienced transmission system expert in the role of a Director, to lead the Transmission Center of Excellence (COE) supporting a range of transmission initiatives across NYSERDA. To be successful in this role, a candidate must have deep technical knowledge of transmission system planning while also possessing excellent project management, writing and presentation skills. The ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience and senior executives is critical. This role will be equal parts strategic planning, policy analysis and creation, engaging stakeholders, managing contractors, and communicating results. It should be noted that this role will not directly perform transmission studies and instead will work collaboratively with contractors to provide additional guidance, technical expertise, and work product. This role will be the nexus of NYSERDA’s many varied transmission-focused workstreams, providing coordination and a consistent vision across all. Furthermore, this role will engage with and manage numerous external contractors in support of these workstreams. The Transmission COE is integral to NYSERDA’s engagement with the Public Service Commission (PSC), Joint Utilities of New York, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), renewable energy developers, and other key policy makers and stakeholders advancing transmission in the State; great interpersonal skills are a must. This role is integral to many key initiatives including NYSERDA’s work on transmission headroom analysis and planning, energy deliverability, system studies, and procurements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Impart a deep and broad base of knowledge regarding electric transmission system planning and operation processes into statewide deliberations.
- Organize and coordinate NYSERDA’s development of informed technical and policy positions related to the reliable and cost-effective build-out of transmission in New York State and interregional transmission in the northeast.
- Support the New York State Energy Planning Board and the development of the Energy Infrastructure Development Plan.
- Identify and obtain consulting support or other resources needed to make future decisions on bulk and local transmission investments.
- Serve as the lead coordinator of transmission-related activities with the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), Joint Utilities of New York, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the State’s strategic decision making and renewable policy development resulting from transmission planning studies and processes by providing input regarding the strategic impact, costs, stakeholder needs, policy alignment and potential market impacts of such decisions.
- Provide insights into State and regional planning methodologies, New York State Independent System Operator interconnection process and associated analysis, reliability standards and applicable regulatory requirements in the context of increasing renewable generation.
- Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or another technical field and 10 years of electric industry experience with a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in transmission system planning, transmission system modeling and/or transmission operations
- 5 years of experience in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating transmission solutions.
- Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as team leader, team member, and/or manage contractors to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
- Expert knowledge and application of principles in the area of transmission planning. Knowledge of applicable federal, State, local laws, regulations, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation reliability standards.
- Experience working with local Independent System Operators (for example, NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM, etc.).
- Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or another technical field and 8 years of electric industry experience with a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in transmission system planning, transmission system modeling and/ or transmission operations
- 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Experienced in transmission planning and analysis, especially capacity expansion and production cost modelling, renewable energy project development or energy finance, utility operations, or independent system operator functions.
- Experienced in transmission analysis, clean energy project development or clean energy finance, utility operations, or independent system operator functions.
- Knowledge of wholesale energy markets and systems, renewable energy technology and associated infrastructure.
- Knowledge of local regulations, rules, and constraints pertaining to renewable development, particularly large generator interconnection processes.
- Strong stakeholder outreach and engagement capabilities including strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
- Broad industry network and professional connections
- New York State specific transmission system experience
- Knowledge of New York Control Area (NYCA) and NYISO Tariffs
Please submit your resume. Cover letters are welcome but not required. To receive full consideration please apply by 11/26/2026.
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