Senior Associate, Transmission Network Analytics

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking an experienced transmission planning professional to lead interconnection feasibility studies and evaluate renewable energy project placements. The role involves challenging study results, negotiating with ISOs and Transmission Providers, and overseeing powerflow and deliverability analyses.

The ideal candidate has 4-6+ years of experience, strong project management skills, and excels at communicating complex technical topics in reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years minimum experience in transmission planning and generation interconnection related activities.
• Proficient in transmission system planning, transmission construction and operation topics.
• Knowledge of generation interconnection process, interconnection tariffs and electrical standards and requirements.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives.
• Proficient in public speaking, presentation skills, explaining complex technical topics and writing of technical reports.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, capable of applying advanced engineering principles to identify and solve complex issues.
• Outstanding project and people management skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in interconnection feasibility studies and network upgrade cost estimate activities.
• Assist the team in evaluating acquisition opportunities.
• Determine optimal locations for the placement of renewable energy projects.
• Verify and challenge interconnection study results and negotiate with ISOs and Transmission Providers.
• Review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices.
• Perform and lead transmission powerflow, deliverability, and interconnection studies with limited oversight.
• Identify potential network upgrades and costs for queue projects.
• Assist developers in renewable energy site selection activities.

Skills

Transmission planning

Generation interconnection

Interconnection tariffs

Public speaking

Technical report writing

Project management

Stakeholder relations

MS Office

Job description

• Act as a technical expert in interconnection feasibility studies and network upgrade cost estimate activities
• Assist the team in evaluating acquisition opportunities
• Determine optimal locations for the placement of renewable energy projects
• Verify and challenge interconnection study results and negotiate with ISOs and Transmission Providers
• Review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices
• Perform and lead transmission powerflow, deliverability, and interconnection studies with limited oversight
• Identify potential network upgrades and costs for queue projects
• Assist developers in renewable energy site selection activities

Requirements

• 4-6+ years minimum experience in transmission planning and generation interconnection related activities
• Proficient in transmission system planning, transmission construction and operation topics
• Knowledge of generation interconnection process, interconnection tariffs and electrical standards and requirements.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives.
• Proficient in public speaking, presentation skills, explaining complex technical topics and writing of technical reports.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, capable of applying advanced engineering principles to identify and solve complex issues.
• Outstanding project and people management skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning and generation interconnection, with a strong focus on evaluating renewable energy project placements and conducting interconnection feasibility studies. Capable of leading technical evaluations and fostering relationships with utilities and industry stakeholders.