Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager, Technical Studies - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading renewable energy venture is seeking a Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to utility-scale energy storage projects while working in a fast-paced environment designed for growth. You will engage in critical transmission planning and interconnection studies, utilizing advanced modeling tools and techniques. The company is dedicated to expanding renewable infrastructure and provides a comprehensive compensation package, including flexible work hours and health benefits. If you're passionate about advancing renewable energy solutions and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Open PTO Policy

Flexible Work Hours

Health Benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transmission planning and interconnection studies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission planning interconnection studies for operational needs.
• Facilitate power flow and stability analysis using advanced tools.

Skills

Power Flow Modeling

Interconnection Studies

Python

SQL

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

PSCAD

PowerWorld

ASPEN

MUST

PROMOD

GridView

UPlan

Plexos

Job description

Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager, Technical Studies - REMOTE

Full time | ThinkBAC Consulting | United States

Posted On 01/10/2025

Job Information

Work Experience: 5+ years

Energy and Utilities

City: Dallas

State/Province: Texas

Zip Code: 75201

Job Description

Energy Storage Technical Manager - Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineering

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) OR Houston, TX (HYBRID)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Operations Teams are at the crux of the organization supporting Project Development, EPC, and Origination efforts for an organization taking on next-generation challenges in the battery storage space. Fast-paced work culture built for growth.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support transmission planning interconnection studies to support operational and development portfolio needs.
• Facilitate power flow, stability, and dynamic analysis utilizing PSS/E, TARA, PSCAD, PSLF, and/or PowerWorld.
• Be heavily involved in renewable energy/battery storage interconnection application models.
• Develop/support/build tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel that automate the study process of analyzing output data flows from the model.
• Support renewable interconnection stakeholder (utilities, RTOs, ISOs, etc.) and project management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Technical Leader with hands-on power flow modeling and interconnection studies experience (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or PowerWorld).
• Strong background leading transmission and interconnection initiatives in TARA.
• Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis - PROMOD, GridView, UPlan, or Plexos is a PLUS.
• Understanding of the transmission interconnection application process.
• Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning.
• Experience working with ISOs (Independent System Operator) and/or RTOs (Regional Transmission Organization).
• Working knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Battery Storage).
• Solution-driven "get it done" attitude, strong communication, and presentation skills.