Project Manager, Transmission Project Delivery (Reno or Las Vegas)

• Represents the Company on strategic and tactical initiatives through extensive involvement with key organizations (Western Electricity Coordinating Council - WECC, North American Electric Reliability Corporation –NERC, WestConnect etc.) to ensure that Company and Industry interests are in line. Brings business information to NV Energy from outside contacts developed in the industry. Assists in the internal coordination of company positions with the various organizations the Company participates in
• Leads in the negotiation of all required Transmission Agreements and contracts, including monitoring all stages of the process, as required, from creation of the contract through final signature. Coordinates the construction of projects under Agreement from the contract stage through the Commercial Operation Stage, assuring compliance with the Terms and Milestones of the Agreement. Negotiates the purchase of external transmission assets, as needed. Develops transmission asset deployment strategies including non-traditional ownership considerations
• Coordinates and assists with the renewable energy group. Manages the Designated Network Resource (DNR) process with marketers. Provides critical interface while managing internal and external developers and network transmission customers’ expectations
• Manages the Interconnection and Transmission Process in order to meet FERC and other agency/regulatory requirements. Assists the Company in compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) policies, FERC Notice of Inquiry (NOI), Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NOPR) and Standards of Conduct (SOC). Prepares and presents regulatory testimony to agency/regulatory entities and responds to agency/regulatory data requests
• Provides strategic input in the creation/revision of FERC tariffs and business practices. Works closely with the FERC attorneys on complex rule interpretations and critical interconnection decisions.

Background Testing
This position has been identified as having Substantial Authority, therefore, any internal employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A new background check is required if the last check is greater than 18 months for internal candidates.

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Annual Salary: $98,200.00 (Min) to $115,500.00 (Mid); Up to 15% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution – company contributes 4% regardless of employee’s contribution
• 401(k) match – company matches 100% of the employee’s first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity Theft Protection – company paid
• Flexible Work Schedules, Part-Time Remote Work, or Full-Time Remote Work Options in NV (depending on position) – ask the hiring manager for more information
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as Associate Project Manager.

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