Deputy Director, Grid Scale Resources (Gov. Rep. 1 or SES)

State of New Jersey; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines seeks a Deputy Director to lead grid-scale solar and storage teams within the Division of Clean Energy. This role directs policy development, program implementation, and budgeting to drive decarbonization of the grid.

You will coordinate with other Deputy Directors and the Director, manage staff, and oversee procurement and stakeholder engagement to advance clean energy initiatives at regional and national levels.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields.
• Strong project management skills and experience required.
• Broad managerial and leadership capabilities, including communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop staff, coordinate interdepartmental cooperation, and show organizational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with day-to-day operations and management of the Division of Clean Energy.
• Oversee solar and storage teams, policy development, and program implementation.
• Manage budget lines for solar and storage and coordinate with other Deputy Directors.
• Engage stakeholders, utilities, and agencies; present to Commissioners and policymakers.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and program implementation for solar and storage.
• Represent the organization at conferences and engage in cross-state/transmission discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in STEM preferred

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Grid Scale Resources, Division of Clean Energy, the Deputy Director will lead and

manage the grid scale solar and storage teams and will play a leadership role in the management and direction of the Division.

The storage and solar teams will ensure cohesive policy and program development and implementation of new capacity

resource goals.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Director in day-to-day operations and management of the Division of Clean Energy, including ensuring business

continuity, staff engagement and oversight, and accountability and quality assurance of policy development and program

implementation. Coordinate with other Deputy Directors and the Director to support senior management and advise the

Commissioners and other policymakers on clean energy initiatives. Oversee a team responsible for solar and storage capacity

procurement to achieve the state’s goals. Coordinate with the transmission team to evaluate transmission needs and use cases

for existing transmission investments and facilitate and participate in discussions with other states on a multi-state transmission

solution collaboration. Provide day-to-day management of the operations and staff of the solar and storage teams, ensuring

proper implementation, reporting, and coordination with staff, vendors, and third parties. Oversee, support, encourage, direct,

and engage the solar and storage teams, including staff, fellows, interns, and consultants, as they develop and implement clean

energy policies, technologies, and programs to advance effective, efficient, and resilient decarbonization of the grid. Manage

the budget lines for solar and storage. Manage technical development, policy development, program development, and

contract management. Oversee all implementation of solar and storage programs. Perform policy review and analysis on

various clean energy issues. Conduct analysis and develop reports, comparing existing and alternative program policy proposals

and recommendations toward program improvements. Liaise with utilities, external partners, other state agencies, community

members, and groups on the development of programs that prioritize advancing solar and storage. Engage with stakeholders

and develop stakeholder processes on solar and storage, and various other Clean Energy initiatives. Represent the BPU through

various speaking engagements and panel participation at local, regional, and national conferences. Make recommendations

regarding program design and administration to both the Director and the Commissioners. Brief the Commissioners on relevant

matters and present at the Board meetings as needed. Manage solar and storage and various other clean energy projects, help

develop related policies and programs for the Division, and assist in managing consultants, procurements, grants, public

meetings, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Explore, research, develop, and implement innovative

approaches to new clean energy technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional advanced degree,

preferably in a STEM field, is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience working in the clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields is

preferred, with an emphasis on large renewable energy projects. Strong project management skills and experience are required.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a broad range of managerial and leadership skills, including strong

communication and interpersonal skills; thorough problem analysis; creative thinking, decision-making, and sound judgment.

The ability to manage, develop, and delegate to staff, coordinate and lead interdepartmental cooperation, and understand the

importance of organizational awareness is required.