Manager, OpCo Planning

Consumers Energy

. Lead a team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for critical transmission planning efforts .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of electric power transmission planning processes, including compliance with NERC and RTO standards, while leading and developing high-performing engineering teams. Proficient in creating analytical models and managing transmission expansion plans to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

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Electric Power Transmission ExperienceNERC Compliance KnowledgeTransmission Planning ProcessesLeadership and Team DevelopmentAnalytical Model Development

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Hard Skills

Transmission PlanningPower Flow AnalysisStability StudiesAnalytical Model DevelopmentCompliance DocumentationCapital Budget DevelopmentPerformance ReviewsTechnical ConsultationRegulatory FilingsData Integrity Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam MotivationMentoring and CoachingInfluencing SkillsLeadership

Industry Keywords

Midcontinent Independent System OperatorRTO Planning StandardsFERCLoad Serving EntitiesRegional Reliability OrganizationsITC Transmission SystemRFCMRORegulatory AgenciesPlanning Practices

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Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for critical transmission planning efforts
Partner with RTOs, states, and regional and national reliability organizations including RFC, MRO, and NERC
Supervise and provide work direction, performance reviews, feedback, development plans, and improvement opportunities
Lead power flow, stability, and special studies and develop required analytical models
Set team guidelines, expectations, technical development goals, and annual work plans
Develop transmission expansion plans for appropriate time horizons for the operating company
Provide input on compliance and develop operating-company compliance documents
Assist regulatory and financial representatives with technical and engineering consultation
Assist with or write corporate filings and direct testimony for regulatory bodies
Support planning practices, policies, procedures, committees, panels, and working groups
Generate and review internal and external transmission-system planning reports
Support annual capital budget development
Maintain the integrity of planning data, including ratings, impedances, and power-flow models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education
Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related electric power transmission experience
Extensive knowledge of the planning processes of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Extensive knowledge of ITC, NERC and/or applicable RTO planning standards
Understanding of the relationships between FERC, NERC, RROs, RTOs, and state regulatory agencies
Understanding of the interconnected nature of the ITC Transmission system, including relationships with interconnected customers and Load Serving Entities
Ability to work effectively and influence reports, peers, and superiors across the company
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create a high-performing, motivated team environment
Effective leadership and motivational skills, including mentoring, coaching, and employee development in a team-oriented environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; ITC does not sponsor employment visas such as H-1B or TN visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading compensation
Benefits
Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions
Culture of belonging where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive