Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager, Technical Studies - REMOTE

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as an Energy Storage Technical Manager, where you'll play a vital role in transmission planning and interconnection engineering. This innovative company is leading the charge in utility-scale energy storage projects, with a commitment to renewable infrastructure solutions. You'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with a transparent Executive Leadership Team. This fully remote position offers flexible hours and a competitive salary, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to drive change in the energy sector.

Benefits

Open PTO Policy

Flexible Work Hours

Health Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with power flow modeling and interconnection studies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power Flow Modeling

Interconnection Studies

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

PSCAD

PSLF

PowerWorld

Python

SQL

MS Excel

Job description

This is a remote position.

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, flexible work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager supports transmission planning interconnection studies to support operational and development portfolio needs.
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager facilitates power flow, stability, and dynamic analysis utilizing PSS/E, TARA, PSCAD, PSLF, and/or PowerWorld.
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager is heavily involved in renewable energy / battery storage interconnection application models.
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager develops/supports/builds tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel that automate the study process of analyzing output data flows from the model.
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager supports renewable interconnection stakeholders (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 Operators) and/or RTOs (Regional Transmission Organizations).
• 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.