Energy Storage Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineer (Mid to Lead level) - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm in the renewable energy sector is seeking a talented engineer to join their team. In this role, you will engage in transmission planning, conduct power flow studies, and develop automation tools using Python and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an open PTO policy, allowing for flexible work hours. You will collaborate with a transparent Executive Leadership Team and contribute to impactful projects in renewable energy. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference in the energy landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive compensation packages

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with power flow modeling tools and understanding of electricity market policy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transmission planning studies and economic analysis.
• Develop tools in Python and SQL to automate study processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

Economic analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN

MUST

TARA

PowerWorld

MS Excel

Job description

Employer Industry: Renewable Energy and Battery Storage

Why Consider this Job Opportunity:

1. Competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation packages
2. Forecasted long-term incentives to drive company goals
3. Open PTO policy and flexible work hours
4. Health benefits
5. Opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Facilitate transmission planning power flow studies, stability studies, and economic analysis
2. Develop and support tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel to automate the study process
3. Evaluate production and interconnection cost, curtailment strategies, and project optimization
4. Monitor real-time energy pricing and market delivery options
5. Support renewable interconnection stakeholders and project management

What is Required (Qualifications):

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
2. Power flow modeling experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or PowerWorld
3. Understanding of electricity market policy and rules
4. Experience working with ISOs and/or RTOs
5. Working knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy operations

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

1. Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis
2. Solution-driven attitude and strong communication skills

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