Transmission Engineer (Remote)

MorningSky Power; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote with in-office option

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

MorningSky Power seeks a Transmission Engineer to lead technical development and studies during interconnection for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will perform steady-state and dynamic power analyses, develop plant models, and coordinate with utilities, ISOs, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

The role requires collaboration with non-technical teams and ongoing learning of tariff practices, cost allocation, and compliance with NERC standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ work history in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning preferred.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, study practices, cost allocation methodologies, and system performance evaluation criteria.
• Perform steady state power analysis to support greenfield siting campaigns and interconnection queue attrition analysis.
• Participate in technical discussions with utilities/ISOs for interconnection studies.
• Manage development of plant specific power flow models to guide projects through interconnection, including PSS/E, PSLF and PSCAD.
• Perform Basis and Curtailment studies to evaluate market viability of project pipeline.
• Participate in key Stakeholder Groups across various RTOs and Transmission Owners.
• Maintain current knowledge of NERC requirements, solar and battery storage facility design, and technical standards.

Skills

Electricity Generation

Electric Power Transmission

Negotiation

Automation

Data Analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

TARA platform

Job description

The Transmission Engineer leads technical development and study evaluation throughout the interconnection process of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role involves system powerflow assessments, plant model development, and understanding key utility tariff policies. Strong communication skills and collaborating with various non-technical teams to ensure successful project execution is a core component of this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop expertise in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, study practices, cost allocation methodologies, and system performance evaluation criteria.
• Perform steady state power analysis to support greenfield siting campaigns and interconnection queue attrition analysis. Previous experience with PowerGEM’s TARA platform is strongly preferred.
• Participate in technical discussions with utilities/ISOs for interconnection studies.
• Manage development of plant specific power flow models to successfully guide projects through the interconnection process including PSS/E, PSLF and PSCAD.
• Perform Basis and Curtailment studies to evaluate market viability of project pipeline.
• Participate in key Stakeholder Groups across various RTOs and Transmission Owners.
• Maintain current knowledge of NERC requirements, solar and battery storage facility design, and technical standards.

Functional Skills:

• Electricity Generation
• Electric Power Transmission
• Negotiation
• Automation
• Data Analysis

People Skills:

• Action Oriented
• Adaptable
• Growth Minded

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years’ work history in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning preferred.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.

Additional Information:

• Remote with in-office option.Up to 10% travel.