Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead

Title: Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate experience up to $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead to oversee strategic initiatives in new power generation, energy storage, land use and siting, and economic development. The Team Lead will supervise a small, high-impact team supporting the development and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan, ensuring an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future for the Commonwealth.

In addition, this role will serve as the State Energy Office’s lead interface with PJM Interconnection and other PJM member states, providing subject matter expertise on wholesale electricity markets, capacity planning, transmission policy, and regional reliability initiatives, with additional awareness of the broader regulatory environment shaped by the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC).

The Team Lead will represent Virginia’s interests in PJM stakeholder processes, collaborate with regional partners to address market design and reliability issues, and ensure state energy policies are aligned with evolving PJM market rules and operations.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience establishing clear team goals, managing workflows, and supporting professional development to align with strategic objectives
• Strong understanding of energy siting and land use issues
• Knowledge and expertise in wholesale electricity markets, capacity planning, transmission policy, and regional reliability initiatives
• Technical knowledge of energy policy, environmental protection, and innovative land use practices
• Familiarity with system design, grid interconnection, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance for energy projects
• Experience serving as a liaison with utilities, developers, government agencies, and community stakeholders
• Skilled in leading public outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts and the ability to represent the agency at forums, conferences, and industry meetings
• Track record of building collaborations with industry leaders, nonprofits, and academic institutions to advance energy initiatives
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and interpret state and federal policies
• Ability to independently develop technical reports, assessments, and strategic recommendations

Additional Considerations

This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

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