Alt Energy Resource Mgr (Corpus Christi, TX)

About the role

Manage and provide the leadership of all areas associated with distributed energy resources (DERs) for the operating company. This includes development of strategic and tactical plans to meet operating company and department objectives, managing processes for distribution interconnections, coordination with other business unit functions on issues related to DERs, and other general functions that may impact DER programs, projects, and initiatives. The role requires direct reports (Grade 10 requirement).

Responsibilities

• Develop an alternative energy resource strategy for customer-owned and co-sourced projects, including determining desired technologies and ensuring alignment with the Operating Company’s plans to meet Alternative Energy Resources Portfolio Standards.
• Maintain continuous assessment of the strategy and make adjustments when appropriate.
• Ensure renewable energy resources generating facilities are properly certified with the state’s Public Utility Commission.
• Engage with other operating companies and corporate subject matter experts to evaluate and determine appropriate strategies for integrating DERs to the distribution system (e.g., electric vehicles, energy storage, demand response, renewables).
• Evaluate relative economics across projects of various scale, locational benefit, technology attributes, and performance characteristics; engage in regulatory and public policy to shape policy alignment.
• Prepare and conduct presentations, summaries, testimony, and other communications to support internal and external stakeholder outreach.
• Stay abreast of current DER technologies to provide additional value to the operating company, customers, and communities.
• Continually assess DER market conditions and use intelligence to support business plan development recommendations.
• Lead and manage the DER interconnection process and team at the operating company.
• Manage non-customer Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), including working with Commercial Operations to prepare RFPs, securing PPAs, oversight and administration, preparing and securing Interconnection Agreements, coordinating construction of AEP facilities, and securing standard electric service agreements as needed.
• Support regulatory filings associated with regulated renewables.
• Lead OPCO effort related to EV Charging Marketing & Customer Outreach including tariffs, incentives, etc.
• Lead OPCO effort related to evaluation of Demand Reduction participation in SPP Markets and interface with third-party aggregators.
• May serve as a resource to Customer Account Managers for electric service contract development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Minimum of ten years of utility industry or applicable experience in an engineering, business development, regulatory, financial, and/or business strategy role.
• Minimum of three years in a leadership role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.
• Exhibits solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of electric utility systems and distributed generation equipment.
• Excellent analytical and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable on state and national energy issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven record of establishing constructive and strong relationships with customers, co-workers, trade allies, regulators, government representatives, utility industry associates, and others.
• Makes sound business decisions and takes full accountability for decisions.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees, including safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions guided by a mission to put the customer first.

Pay

Compensation Grade: SP20-010. Compensation Range: $136,539.00 – $177,503.00.

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involves sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for brief periods.