Director, Energy Resource Strategy & Planning

Seattle City Light; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light seeks a Director to lead enterprise-level strategy for future energy resources, coordinating resource planning, wholesale contracts, and regional market participation. The role shapes affordability, reliability, and environmental stewardship while partnering with executive leadership.

The position manages a $10 million operating budget, a $350 million power/transmission budget, and a ~20-person team, collaborating across Officers and Directors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility planning, resource strategy, energy market analysis, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a large, complex, multicultural organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of City Light's Integrated Resource Plan with open, cross-functional processes and public engagement.
• Coordinate with Customer Energy Solutions for Demand Side Management Potential Assessments.
• Drive long-term bulk power planning and strategic analysis for operations and regulatory compliance.
• Guide participation in market initiatives (CAISO EDAM, SPP Markets+).
• Oversight of long-term power supply and transmission contract administration/compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Electrical utility knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/business

Job description

Seattle City Light seeks a Director to lead enterprise-level strategy for future energy resources, coordinating resource planning, wholesale contracts, and regional market participation. The role shapes affordability, reliability, and environmental stewardship while partnering with executive leadership.

The position manages a $10 million operating budget, a $350 million power/transmission budget, and a ~20-person team, collaborating across Officers and Directors.