Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer
Salary: 100k-130k
Company Summary: We are seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer for a leading independent power producer. They facilitate a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Offers remote positions with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, they hold a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy.
Key responsibilities:
- Complete internal feasibility analysis of potential project sites using available transmission data and provide guidance to drive green field prospecting efforts.
- Analyze generator interconnection study reports, validate findings with targeted power flow analysis, and summarize findings to the interconnection department.
- Automate power flow analyses and processes, as necessary.
- Support site acquisition efforts utilizing power systems knowledge and power flow experience.
- Lead the development of regional interconnection strategies in concert with the interconnection department.
- Supports congestion and commercial analytics and processes.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex engineering analysis into executive summaries.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the electric utility or renewable industry.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a transmission planning role at a utility, RTO, or a developer.
- Proficient in running power flow studies in PSSE, TARA, or PowerWorld.
- Familiarity with the FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred.
- Understanding of power market pricing and dynamics is preferred.
- Planning experience with inverter-based generators is preferred.
Benefits
Offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.
If you are interested in the Transmission Planning Engineer role, please do not wait to reach out.
Phone: 857-285-4527
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