Manager Transmission Planning & Interconnections

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the Transmission Planning and Interconnections functions for NIPSCO's bulk electric system, including development of long-range transmission expansion plans and administration of interconnection and wholesale service agreements. The role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service aligned with corporate strategy. This position ensures compliance with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO (e.g., MISO) requirements, supports infrastructure planning and cost recovery efforts, and represents the company in regional planning and industry forums.

• Leads the development of transmission system expansion plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective service in compliance with NERC standards and company requirements
• Oversees power system studies (e.g., steady‑state, stability, short‑circuit, and transient analysis) to evaluate system performance, load and generation interconnections, and identify system needs
• Directs long‑range transmission planning activities aligned with forecasted load growth, generation interconnections, and corporate strategy
• Provides technical expertise and planning recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Leads negotiation, development, filing, and administration of generation interconnection, wholesale service, and CIAC‑related agreements in accordance with FERC requirements
• Manages interconnection project portfolio, including study processes, agreement execution, and asset integration activities
• Serves as primary point of contact for external customers, developers, and interconnected utilities regarding interconnection requirements and processes
• Ensures compliance with applicable NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO requirements, including support for regulatory filings, audits, and assessments
• Works in conjunction with Regulatory, Legal, and FERC Policy teams to support transmission‑related filings and cost recovery efforts
• Represents the company in regional transmission planning and interconnections processes and industry organizations (e.g., MISO, Reliability First)
• Leads, develops, and manages departmental personnel, including establishing goals, priorities, and performance expectations
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Commercial teams to support execution of transmission and interconnection strategies
• Supports development of capital plans, financial analysis, and tracking of transmission‑related investments and wholesale revenue

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related technical field from an ABET accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in electric utility transmission planning, operations planning, interconnections, or relevant areas
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross functional initiatives
• Transmission system planning and power system analysis High
• NERC reliability standards and compliance requirements High
• FERC regulations and ISO/RTO (e.g., MISO) processes High
• Generator and load interconnection processes and agreements High
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize work, and influence decision‑making
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills
• Valid Driver's License

• Master's Degree Electrical Engineering
• Experience with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSSE, TARA)
• Experience with large‑load interconnections (e.g., data centers) and generation interconnection agreements
• Experience working with MISO or other ISO/RTO planning processes

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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