Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission analytical support and insights to a growing portfolio of BESS, Renewable, and Hybrid projects
• Perform powerflow analysis to understand the potential risks and costs of interconnecting new generation to the system
• Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of green-fielding or acquiring projects
• Develop planning level cost estimates for interconnection facilities
• Prepare summaries, reports, and other materials of technical results to technical and non-technical team members
• Research, development, and creation of powerflow models, data validation, proposed project modeling
• Develop and streamline processes and automation to support an efficient workflow
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience and proficiency with at least one Powerflow Software: TARA, PSSE, PSLF
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with additional consideration given to applicants with advanced degrees
• Additional consideration given to applicants with prior generation development and/or consulting experience
• Experience in one or more electric markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, NYISO)
• Working knowledge of NERC planning standards
• Experience with Python, Java, or similar programming languages desired
• Experience with data visualization tools (ArcGIS, PowerBI) desired
• Possess strong communication skills
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work under tight time requirements and deadlines