Senior Engineer/Manager, Transmission & Markets

About the role

This position supports transmission, interconnection, policy and market activities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects. Responsibilities include providing transmission & interconnection support for greenfield development & acquisition, supporting execution for advanced projects and supporting existing operational assets. This position will primarily support REV’s Western US development activities but may also support Eastern US development.

Responsibilities

• Support company’s power generation project development, acquisition, and operations activities in the areas of electric transmission/interconnection/markets.
• Support preparing, submitting, and managing generator interconnection requests and follow study processes as needed.
• Perform power flow analysis, review models, and review studies to determine potential upgrade and costs associated with interconnection.
• Coordinate, review, and interpret interconnection and transmission studies (short circuit, transient stability, and load flow) performed by utilities and outside consultants.
• Support developing strategies to enter new markets and select preferred zones within various markets for greenfield development.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of evolving power markets in the West with a focus on key Transmission Planning, Generation Interconnection & policy activities at CAISO and Utilities, follow select proceedings at CPUC & CEC, follow developments within WECC such as CAISO Extended Day Ahead Markets, SPP Markets+ and Regional Organization of Western Energy.
• Support M&A team as needed on transmission, interconnection & congestion issues and support developing views on preferred markets / zones.
• Assist in developing supply stack assumptions across various markets.
• Support performing economic assessment / production cost modelling as needed to support due diligence activities.
• Follow key ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and provide inputs to the team on key market/policy issues and participate in select industry trade associations meetings.
• Support execution of existing advanced portfolio in the West including coordination with internal Engineering & Construction teams, Utilities & CAISO, negotiating Interconnection Agreements, filing Material Modifications as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or in a similar engineering field required.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in transmission planning, generator interconnection, power systems engineering, transmission consulting, utility planning, or renewable energy development.
• Direct experience with CAISO and WECC interconnection and transmission planning processes required.
• Experience supporting transmission interconnection activities with Developer, Consultant, ISO/RTO or Utility preferred.
• Working knowledge of the interconnection processes & market structures across CAISO and utilities in WECC including familiarity with Transmission Service Request processes.
• Experience with load flow analysis tools such as GE PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, PSSE or PowerWorld required.
• Experience with economic analysis tools such as PROMOD, Gridview, Dayzer preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time constraints.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk, using a computer workstation.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift push or pull objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to handle long periods of screen time and typing.
• Must be able to have effective time management skills, with the ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Generous Time Away policies.
• Educational Reimbursement for professional development.

About REV Renewables

REV Renewables, an LS Power company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage projects across North America. With over 2.9 GW of operating assets and a robust development pipeline, REV is at the forefront of the clean energy transition. Our mission is to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean electric power to all. Through a commitment to innovation, REV continuously adapts to the evolving regulatory, environmental, and market landscape to deliver optimized energy solutions.

Core Values:

• Integrity First – We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
• Teamwork – We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work culture.
• Ownership Mindset – We take accountability and act in the long-term interest of our stakeholders.
• Thought Leadership – We are creative, purposeful, and diligent in our decision-making.
• Making a Difference – We strive to positively impact our communities, employees, and society at large.