Transmission Engineer (Remote)

MorningSky Power; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote with in-office option

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

MorningSky Power is seeking a Transmission Engineer to lead technical development and study evaluation through the interconnection process for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.

You will perform power flow analyses, develop plant models, and stay current with NERC requirements and tariff policies while collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

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 Tariffs, business practices, study practices, cost allocation methodologies, and system performance evaluation criteria.
• Perform steady state power analysis to support interconnection queue analyses and greenfield siting campaigns.
• Develop plant power flow models using PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD to guide projects through interconnection.
• Participate in technical discussions with utilities/ISOs for interconnection studies.
• Perform basis and curtailment studies to evaluate market viability of project pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various RTOs and Transmission Owners.

Skills

Electricity Generation

Electric Power Transmission

Negotiation

Automation

Data Analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

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
• Effective Communicator
• Adaptable
• Seeks Feedback
• Growth Minded
• Collaborative

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.