Strategic Director, Energy Resource Strategy & Planning

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 152.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Seattle City Light seeks aDirector to lead the Energy Resource Strategy and Power Supply Strategy division, guiding long-term energy resources planning, regulatory strategy, and market participation. The role manages significant budgets and a team of about 20 professionals, reporting to the Power Supply Officer.

Responsibilities include spearheading the Integrated Resource Plan, coordinating with Customer Energy Solutions, and shaping policy across multiple markets while upholding affordability

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or related field (or equivalent background).

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of City Light’s Integrated Resource Plan through an open, cross-functional process and present to executive leadership and City Council.
• Coordinate resource planning with Customer Energy Solutions, including Demand Side Management assessments.
• Drive long-term bulk power planning and strategic analysis for operational decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Guide City Light’s participation in market initiatives (CAISO EDAM, SPP Markets+).
• Oversee long-term power supply and transmission contract administration and compliance.
• Monitor and influence federal, state, and regional energy policies and ensure compliance.
• Manage budgets, consultant contracts, and regional memberships and engagements.
• Represent the division on technology initiatives as sponsor or stakeholder.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and mentor a diverse team.
• Support equity, fair employment, and anti-racism initiatives city-wide.

Kenntnisse

Energy resource planning

Strategic leadership

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, or business

Jobbeschreibung

Seattle City Light seeks aDirector to lead the Energy Resource Strategy and Power Supply Strategy division, guiding long-term energy resources planning, regulatory strategy, and market participation. The role manages significant budgets and a team of about 20 professionals, reporting to the Power Supply Officer.

Responsibilities include spearheading the Integrated Resource Plan, coordinating with Customer Energy Solutions, and shaping policy across multiple markets while upholding affordability