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Stantec · 3 months ago

Grid Integration Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $212K/yr

7+ years exp

Stantec is a leading design firm focused on delivering sustainable energy infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Grid Integration Specialist to act as a subject matter expert, providing regulatory knowledge and advising on North American interconnection requirements to support their energy clients.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work alongside the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory as well as members of the MTC team to implement the strategic direction and impact of the Policy & Regulatory group across markets, including:

Continuous refinement, and delivery of Policy & Regulatory’s project portfolio and value propositions in accordance with changing policy and regulatory landscapes across North America

Supporting proposal development and pursuit of client opportunities requiring premium-rate advisory consulting services with exceptional value delivery

Deliver consistency of the Policy & Regulatory team’s high-value, premium client experience from initial bid through to project closeout

Support the integration of Policy & Regulatory value propositions into other pillars of the MTC team, and vice versa

Under the direction of the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory, lead the execution of project work, or act as a subject matter expert in the following focus areas:- Grid interconnection advisory services, including interpretation and guidance on Large Generator and Load Interconnection Procedures across US-based utilities and generation and load interconnection procedures for Canadian-based utilities

Support client advisory for large load feasibility studies and grid integration support

Provide policy interpretation and guidance and regulatory support to contribute to program and framework development for utility, industrial and water sector clients

Advise on regulatory decisions and interpretation of permissibility of technologies, market rules, and project development optionality for energy clients

Conduct benchmarking and research-based advisory services through publicly accessible public utility commission or regulator databases

Support the planning and execution activities of the Policy & Regulatory expansion strategy within the MTC business across energy, water, and industrial sectors engaging with key internal and external stakeholders

Support the development of the Policy & Regulatory expansion strategy through market research for the energy, water, and industrial sectors

Support the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory with business development strategy and internal and external outreach activities to drive business line expansion

Remain abreast of industry policy, regulatory developments across target markets, major trends, and competitor activity with a view to ensuring that the firm’s service offerings and the Policy & Regulatory growth strategy best align to current and future market needs

Remain informed on relevant Stantec business lines ‘current state’ to identify opportunities for collaboration and expansion strategies

Work with the Sector Leader, Policy & Regulatory to develop the Policy & Regulatory business strategy, including growth target KPIs

Under the direction of the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory support the pursuit of Policy & Regulatory business opportunities across new market segments including:

Utility interconnection project management for generators, large load customers (including data centers) and other grid integration market participants

North American policy advising for energy, water, and industrial sectors

Energy Transition strategies, roadmaps, and regulatory frameworks to advise clients on the changing policy and regulatory dynamics for project development and continuous business operations

Market research, jurisdictional analysis, and process recommendations, as required

Contribute to the development and growth of the Policy & Regulatory team members by fostering new skills development and coaching peers

Conduct career development planning on a quarterly basis with the Practice Leader, Policy & Regulatory

Contribute to and lead components of the execution of Policy & Regulatory projects and ensuring reporting and adherence to Stantec’s Project Delivery protocols

Act as account manager and/or account team member for assigned key accounts, leading and collaborating to account growth plans, including developing pull-through plans for other MTC and consulting services

Work with marketing support to contribute to marketing campaigns for the Policy & Regulatory and MTC business lines

Serve as an ambassador for the group representing it at appropriate industry conferences, speaking engagements, and other external industry related events

Qualification

Utility interconnection projectsPolicyRegulatory analysisEnergy industry experienceLarge Generator Interconnection ProceduresProject management certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationInterpersonal skills

Required

Direct experience facilitating and driving utility interconnection application projects from either the utility or interconnection customer perspective

Proficient experience in policy and regulatory analysis, including assessing policy drivers and their impacts to project development across energy and industrial sectors

Detailed understanding of electrical utility industry and other energy-focused and energy-intensive organizations operations including but not limited to, natural gas, heavy industrial, or water sectors

Experience managing and producing critical, regulatory-grade documents and consulting services to withstand scrutiny from C-Suite/Senior Executives, Investors, and Regulatory/Agency stakeholders

A highly intelligent contributor with superb communication and interpersonal skills who prioritizes the development of trust and authenticity among their team

Collaborative, strong team orientation who is well-suited to executing through mandate or influence to build consensus within a global organization

Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a high-paced global consultancy while maintaining exceptional value and quality

Minimum of 7 years of energy industry experience related to leading projects with utilities, regulatory agencies, and/or project developers

Relevant Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering

History of leading interconnection applications through utility and regulatory processing including application preparation and completeness, identifying schedule and cost risks during application processes, identifying areas where regulatory compliance or interpretation is required, and driving for the best project outcomes for both utilities and project developers

Direct familiarity with the Large Generating Interconnection Procedures (LGIP) in the United States and/or Customer Interconnection Requirements across multiple jurisdictions in Canada is considered a strong asset

Ability to translate advanced engineering and technical considerations into regulatory grade or business development quality documentation to justify capital expenditure and investment

Proven track record of delivering projects with high client satisfaction, on time, and within budget for major energy, industrial or institutional organizations

Preferred

Advanced industry certifications for project management, policy development, or economics are considered an asset

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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