Director, Grid Transition & Energy Systems

nyiso; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full-time Director, Grid Transition. You will lead a cross-functional team focused on preparing NYISO for the integration of inverter-based carbon-free resources and the transition of the NYS power system.

Represent NYISO in national and regional committees, drive policy changes, and ensure alignment with CLCPA while maintaining reliability and market operations expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Fifteen years related experience in power system operations or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team across Operations and Planning for grid transition.
• Represent NYISO with regulatory and industry bodies (NERC, NPCC, NYSRC, etc.).
• Direct policy and procedural changes to align with CLCPA goals.
• Oversee budget, staffing, and performance objectives for the Grid Transition group.
• Maintain and enhance control room situational awareness and PMU applications.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Grid operations

Policy implementation

Budget management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering or MBA

Job description

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full-time Director, Grid Transition. You will lead a cross-functional team focused on preparing NYISO for the integration of inverter-based carbon-free resources and the transition of the NYS power system.

Represent NYISO in national and regional committees, drive policy changes, and ensure alignment with CLCPA while maintaining reliability and market operations expertise.