Ian Beil

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Manager, Transmission Planning at Portland General Electric

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview

Dr. Ian Beil is the Manager of Transmission Planning at Portland General Electric, where he leads a team of engineers studying long-term grid challenges. An expert in electrical power systems with a PhD from the University of Michigan, his work focuses on renewable energy integration, grid stability, and transportation electrification.

As an adjunct faculty member at Portland State Universitys Maseeh College of Engineering, Dr. Beil is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers. He is passionate about developing the talent and infrastructure needed to support a transition to renewable energy while maintaining reliability for customers.

He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois and an active member of the IEEE Power & Energy Society.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Overcautious

Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Transmission Planning
Leads the Transmission Planning team at Portland General Electric, focusing on long-term system phenomena, resource adequacy, and reliability to support a net-zero future.
Renewable Energy
His work and public posts show a strong focus on integrating renewable sources like wind and solar to help PGE achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
Grid Edge Technology
Has extensive experience in projects involving transportation electrification, energy storage, and managing the impact of distributed energy resources on the grid.

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Work History

6-2022
Manager, Transmission Planning at Portland General Electric
1-2021 - 6-2022
Principal Engineer, Grid Edge Solutions at Portland General Electric
7-2018 - 1-2021
Staff Engineer, Transmission Planning at Portland General Electric
3-2020
Adjunct Faculty at Portland State University
10-2017 - 7-2018
Senior Engineer, Electrical Analytical Division at Sargent & Lundy

Education

2013 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Michigan College of Engineering
2011 - 2013
Master of Science (MS) from University of Michigan

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ian is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ian

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ian move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Ian take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

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