Senior Transmission & Interconnection Lead

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Collaborate with international teams

Inclusive and supportive culture

Diverse and multicultural team

Salary: $130,000 - $205,000

Job summary

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC, Austin is seeking a (Senior) Transmission Manager to lead transmission analysis and interconnection studies across ERCOT, CAISO, and WECC. You will guide studies, assess risks, and support queue advancement in line with company goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of power systems, experience with transmission software tools, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transmission planning and interconnection processes.
• Experience with ISO/RTO interconnection studies and queue management.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-wide transmission analysis to identify high-value development areas.
• Support interconnection applications and queue positions for ERCOT, CAISO, WECC.
• Review interconnection study reports for errors and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct power flow analyses to support project development and acquisitions.
• Evaluate congestion patterns and LMP risk to guide siting and portfolio strategy.
• Engage with ISO stakeholders, meetings, and working groups as needed.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power flow analysis

Interconnection procedures

Queue analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TARA

PSSE

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

PROMOD

UPLAN

DAYZER

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC, Austin is seeking a (Senior) Transmission Manager to lead transmission analysis and interconnection studies across ERCOT, CAISO, and WECC. You will guide studies, assess risks, and support queue advancement in line with company goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of power systems, experience with transmission software tools, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.