Electric Program Manager

the department:

svp currently provides over 600 megawatts of power to residential and business customers within santa clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, svp employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating thermal generation facilities utilizing simple cycle, combined cycle, and cogeneration technologies.

It is the mission of silicon valley power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of santa clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, svp can provide economic value to the city of santa clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

the positions:

silicon valley power is recruiting to fill various electric program manager positions in the following specialties:

- customer engagement
- distributed energy resources, renewable energy and power purchase contracts
- engineering
- generation

customer engagement

the customer engagement division develops and implements customer programs that support customer and utility sustainability goals. This position reports to the senior division manager of customer engagement.the successful candidate will guide the development of programs and initiatives related to our portfolio of programs including outreach & education, electric transportation, building electrification, energy efficiency, solar and storage. This position will assist in the development of short and long term strategic and operational plans, monitor related legislation, regulations, reporting and compliance and serve as the liaison to various stakeholder groups.the

person selected for this position will collaborate with other departments, facilitate a constantly evolving portfolio of projects (both new and existing work), have great organizational skills, and operate as an integral component of the silicon valley power team.


distributed energy resources, renewable energy and power purchase contracts

as a key member of our resources team, you will play a pivotal role in securing and managing the energy resources necessary to power our growing operations.

key responsibilities:

• resource procurement and integration:oversee the end-to-end process of identifying, procuring, and integrating new energy resources into our portfolio.
• contract negotiation:lead complex negotiations with energy suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms for power purchase agreements and related contracts.
• strategic planning:develop and implement long-term resource procurement strategies aligned with our business objectives and evolving energy market dynamics.
• financial modeling:utilize production cost modeling to forecast future energy costs and inform budget planning.
• project management:manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

ideal candidate:
we are seeking a self-driven professional with the following characteristics:

• excellent negotiation skills:ability to negotiate complex contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• project management acumen:experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget.
• strategic thinking:a strategic mindset to identify opportunities and risks, and develop innovative solutions.
• strong communication skills:effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• energy market expertise:a strong understanding of wholesale power market operations, renewable energy, and regulatory frameworks.
• strong analytical skills:proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.

engineering

this position will manage portfolio of capital improvement projects that can include new substations, transmission and distribution lines, reconstruction, expansion of existing substations and transmission lines and distribution systems.this…