(Senior) Transmission Manager

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

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

About the role

RWE is seeking a skilled and motivated (Senior) Transmission Manager to lead transmission analysis and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT, CAISO, and/or WECC. This position plays a vital role in advancing high-value greenfield development by addressing commercial risks, executing transmission strategies and guiding technical studies that enable successful queue positions aligned with company goals. The role will work closely with the Interconnection Execution team, providing key transmission insight and analysis to ensure smooth advancement of projects through the interconnection process.

Your future plans

• Perform system-wide transmission analysis to identify and prioritize development in low-cost, high-capacity grid areas.
• Perform transmission analysis to support grid interconnection applications and queue positions during the interconnection processes for ERCOT, CAISO, and/or WECC.
• Analyze and review utility and/or ISO interconnection study reports to identify potential errors, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop alternative scenarios that strategically strengthen the project queue portfolio.
• Conduct power flow analysis to support project development and project acquisition evaluations.
• Evaluate congestion patterns and LMP basis risk to guide project siting and portfolio strategy.
• Participate in ISO stakeholder processes, meetings, and working groups to stay aligned with queue reforms and changes.

Your powerful skills

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Strong knowledge of transmission planning, power flow analysis, transmission congestion analysis, transmission service, power systems model building, and interconnection processes.
• Strong proficiency with multiple transmission analysis software tools, possibly including TARA, PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PROMOD, UPLAN, and/or DAYZER.
• Working knowledge of ERCOT, CAISO, and/or WECC transmission analysis, interconnection procedures, cost allocation rules, and market structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states.
• Previous experience in an IPP, ISO, utility, or as a transmission consultant.
• Involvement in market stakeholder processes or regulatory advocacy.
• Experience with queue attrition modeling or replicating ISO studies.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems; with at least 2 years in transmission analysis and/or generation interconnection.
• A master's degree in Power Systems may substitute for one year of experience.
• Familiarity with due diligence for project acquisition or commercial transactions.

What we value most is technical curiosity, ownership, willingness to learn, and a resilient, collaborative work ethic. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed above, we would still like to hear from you.

Your benefits

We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That’s why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well‑being and understand that life‑work integration is essential. Also, our offer includes the following perks:

• Generous paid time off and a competitive parental leave policy.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams across time zones and markets.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• Salary: $130,000 - $205,000

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Approximately 2000 employees from over 50 different countries trade (renewable) electricity, (green) gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant dispatch and markets electricity from renewables.