Senior Project Lead - Interconnection & Delivery

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and/or adjust the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.
• Use and interpret vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.
• Perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.
• Evaluate compliance with NERC and regional standards relative to transmission system modeling and planning, review evidence for compliance.
• Complete planning tasks associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.
• Perform planning activities associated with asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling.
• Provide representation at RTO/ISO transmission and generation technical stakeholder workgroups.
• Serve as lead expert for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Provide planning and coordination of subtasks for overall projects. Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff.
• Develop draft communication for clients in the form of reports and presentations.
• Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to project supervisor. Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.
• Collaborate with other team members, latitude for independent judgement.
• Support other GDS departments by providing transmission planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, Integrated Resource Planning, Rate and Transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering, preferred degree from an ABET (Accreditation for Engineering and Technology) certified school.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant transmission planning/interconnection/modeling, and/or generation interconnection/modeling work experience.
• Relevant working experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA.
• Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.
• Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities.
• Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution and/or transmission one-lines and associated equipment specifications.
• Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies with minimal supervision/direction.
• Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and able to work on multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant working experience with other computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Domestic travel of up to 10%.

Skills

• Experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA.
• Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.
• Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution and/or transmission one-lines and associated equipment specifications.
• Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies with minimal supervision/direction.
• Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant working experience with other computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement