Transmission Business Relations Specialist

Transmission Business Relations Specialist

Application due date: July 8th, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary:

This position is responsible for partnering with the Manager, Transmission Business Relations to develop and manage the resolution of member-specific transmission service issues, assist with developing and managing strategies to address member-owner and inter-utility concerns, and maintain relationships with member-owners and inter-utility partners. This position is also responsible for negotiating, developing, executing, and managing transmission contracts between GRE and transmission owners and customers consistent with GRE’s business interests and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $105,000 - $144,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Partners with Manager, Transmission Business Relations to work with GRE member-owners to identify, understand, advocate, and resolve member-owner issues related to transmission service.
• Develops member-specific project management work plans to assist in issue resolution. Monitors and tracks progress of issue resolution.
• Coordinates internal processes across the division to bring closure to issues identified through member reliability assessments.
• Assists the Manager, Transmission Business Relations with periodic outreach to member-owners to follow up on member reliability assessments and member transmission service issues to ensure member-owner satisfaction.
• Creates tracking methods, including dashboards, to demonstrate resolution progress.
• Partners with Manager, Transmission Business Relations to work with other transmission owners to coordinate and implement inter-utility plans to resolve member-specific transmission issues.
• Participates on internal teams to analyze and select solutions to resolve member-owner transmission service issues.
• Regularly reports to Manager, Transmission Business Relations the status of current and developing issues.

• Negotiates and drafts contracts, and contract modifications that mitigate risk to GRE and the member-owners and align with GRE’s business objectives.
• Manages interactions between GRE departments, transmission owners and customers, regulatory agencies, MISO, and legal counsel to execute contracts in a timely manner.
• Resolves disputed contractual issues through consensus building.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other transmission owners and customers through consistent communication.

• Ensures compliance with contract provisions after execution of contracts.
• Researches and stays current on industry standards, trends, and state and federal regulations applicable to transmission interconnection and transmission service agreements.

Knowledge typically acquired through a

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, legal studies, or energy related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience preferred in the electric utility industry with business relations, contracts, regulatory processes, transmission tariffs, or related experience.
• Additional coursework in power systems engineering, business, law or regulatory is desirable.
• Excellent business acumen and communication skills are required.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment; must be a self-starter and able to…