Senior Manager Transmission Analytics

Viridan Group; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Senior Manager in Transmission Analytics who will provide expert technical support for strategic goals. The individual will conduct analyses, develop models, and present findings related to congestion and energy market issues to senior management. This position requires extensive experience in economic modeling and power systems knowledge, with an educational background in a relevant quantitative field. The role is open to remote work but candidates must be based in the U.S.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in economic modeling or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP).
• Experience in power systems and transmission networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SCED analysis for operating and development assets.
• Run PROMOD/DAYZER analysis for congestion/curtailment risks.
• Develop and maintain models for congestion analyses.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Data analysis

Economic modeling

Statistical analysis

Research skills

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics or related field

Tools

PROMOD

DAYZER

PSS/E

PowerWorld

Job description

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Viridan Group partnered with a leading solar/ BESS IPP in their search for a Senior Manager Transmission Analytics.

Location: Open to remote work (must be based in US)

Reporting to: VP of Grid Integration and Transmission Analytics

The Sr Manager, Transmission Analytics will provide expert-level technical expertise supporting strategic goals operational and developmental activities. One will be responsible for conducting SCED analysis for operating and development assets as well as develop and maintain models for SCED runs. In addition, the Sr Manager will conduct and coordinate research with the rest of the Transmission and Analytics group, Asset Management group, regional Development groups along with other internal teams as required. It is further expected that the successful candidate will make frequent presentations on congestion, energy market, and transmission related issues to senior level management.

Responsibilities:

• Run PROMOD/DAYZER analysis for assessing congestion/curtailment risks for operating and development projects
• Maintain and develop models and databases and assumptions files for congestion and curtailment modeling and other studies:
• Build and maintain models, data files, processes, and systems for historical and forward-looking congestion analyses, and for development of medium term and long-term congestion forecasts.
• Undertake fundamental, or market research as needed for special projects/initiatives such as solar and storage integration or other transmission/congestion related assessments, or to identify future market trends and transmission or interconnection process changes that can impact curtailment and congestion risks.
• Track transmission expansion plans and any changes to the Grid, market rules and their impacts on market prices, capacity, and competitiveness of a site.
• Create tools to conduct the transmission analyses.
• Conduct historical and forward-looking congestion analyses for operating and development assets.
• Manage and maintain PROMOD databases and assumptions files.
• Provide market and fundamental research and analysis for basis and power curve modeling, as well as special studies (e.g., battery integration).

Qualifications/Requirement:

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in economic modeling or data analyses is required.
• Strong understanding of power systems and Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) fundamentals is required.
• Demonstrated competency in other modeling, statistical analysis, and/or optimization software highly desired.
• Experience in detailed economic modeling of transmission networks, thermal and renewable generators using PROMOD, DAYZER, or Plexos is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge/experience running power flows either in PSS/E, TARA or PSLF or Power World.
• Working knowledge of CAISO, ERCOT & ,MISO wholesale electricity markets highly desired.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established transmission techniques, procedures, or standards.
• Basic knowledge of Python and SQL is desired.
• Expertise in power system analysis software packages PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld Simulator is strongly preferred.
• The successful candidate will use various information sources and will know how to procure an assortment of data sources for analysis, presentations, or use in production simulation modeling and economic analysis.
• The ability to function in a team environment and demonstrate a strong motivation to succeed in a very fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Utilities, and Business Consulting and Services

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