Transmission Technology Resilience Lead

Application due date: November 26, 2025

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.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

The Transmission Technology Resilience Lead is responsible for driving forward-thinking initiatives aimed at enhancing the reliability, security, and efficiency of our transmission infrastructure through innovative solutions and resilience strategies. This position leads and collaborates across departments to evaluate new technologies and oversee projects that ensure long-term resilience and modernization of our transmission network.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $139,000 - $191,000 + 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.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Leads or supports the evaluation, development, execution, and oversight of technology pilot projects.

· Leads Transmission’s Technology Team and develops the tools and processes for gathering, evaluating, and prioritizing technology and innovation ideas from the business.

· Works with project management functions and impacted stakeholder groups to develop technology pilot projects that include scope, schedule, cost estimate and resource assignments.

· Leads cross-division collaboration to integrate resilience considerations into infrastructure planning, grid modernization projects, and emergency response protocols.

· Manages the transmission system resilience program to reduce risk, ensure operational continuity, and enable rapid recovery from disruptions.

· Identifies emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative practices to enhance transmission system resilience and efficiency.

· Researches and assesses emerging technologies (e.g., advanced conductors, GETs, energy storage, sensors, artificial intelligence) for applicability to transmission operations.

· Promotes awareness of innovation efforts primarily within transmission division but also corporate-wide and with our member-owners.

· Reports on pilot outcomes, ROI, and strategic alignment to the transmission senior leadership team.

· Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of innovation and resilience initiatives.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business or technology related field.

AND

· 7-10 years of experience working within the electrical utility industry and/or the transmission sector to include a minimum of 5 years’ experience specifically responsible for transmission and/or technology project/program management within the utility industry.

· Please note: A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

· Proven track record in managing transmission projects and programs related to innovation and resilience.

· Advanced level of proficiency in project management tools and data analysis platforms. Experience with Primavera and Power BI strongly preferred. Other project management tools and data visualization tools are acceptable.

· Strong knowledge of transmission system operation, resilience strategies, and emerging technologies.

· Knowledge and understanding of issues related to energy resilience, energy security, cybersecurity, energy emergency response and hazard mitigation.

· Ability to evaluate technical and economic feasibility of new solutions.

· Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

· Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and business cases.

· Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by November 26, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 26 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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