Transmission Senior Associate

EDP Renewables North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Transmission Senior Associate in Houston, TX to lead power-system transmission analysis and SCED modeling for operations and development.

You will focus on LMP and congestion analysis, track market rule changes, and advise developers and operations on transmission strategies to optimize EDPR’s wind portfolio and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in the utility industry with nodal markets experience.
• Experience with FERC, OATT, OTD, RTOP, and NERC policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission modeling and SCED analysis using Dayzer, PSS/E, and provide congestion forecasts.
• Track outages and upgrades and model their impact on the portfolio.
• Provide transmission strategy and guidance to developers.
• Ensure market-rule changes favor EDPR’s portfolio.
• Work with project developers to secure transmission access.
• Support Market Operations and Energy Management on transmission matters.
• Mitigate transmission risks within the portfolio.
• Respond to transmission-related questions with negotiations staff.
• Manage EDPR's TRS queues and TSR portfolio.
• Perform load flow and LMP analysis; model ISO system impacts.
• Analyze FTRs, forward prices, congestion, and LMP spread.
• Represent EDPR in regional meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Dayzer

UPLAN

Promod

PSSE

Power Flow software

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Passion. Commitment. Impact.

Hey there! At EDP Renewables, we're all about saving the planet and having a blast doing it! We're like superheroes, but instead of capes, we're wearing sustainable energy hats. Our mission? To create a more inclusive, shared, and greener world! We're talking wind power, solar power, and hydro power - all the powers combined to make the world a better place. By 2030, we're aiming to be as green as a field of clovers, and we're not stopping there! We're committed to Changing Tomorrow Now by promoting gender equality, welcoming people of all abilities, bringing different generations together, and celebrating diversity in our workplace. So come on, join us on this epic journey to save the planet!

Role Overview:

The Transmission Senior Associate will be responsible for power system transmission analysis and SECD modeling supporting operations and development. The focus will mainly be on LMP and congestion analysis to help shape congestion hedging efforts while working closely with operations and asset management. You will track regulatory developments in assigned markets in order to advise the project team in handling all transmission-related issues and minimizing potential risks for the company.

Main responsibilities:

Perform transmission modeling and SCED analysis using Dayzer, PSS/E (or other) and provide congestion and basis forecast to formulate FTR/CRR bidding strategies in support of asset operations and optimization

Track transmission and generation outages/upgrades and use the necessary tools to model them and evaluate the their impact

Provide transmission strategy and guidance to developers

Proactively work to ensure that changes in market rules will favor EDPR’s portfolio

Work with project developers to ensure each project has adequate transmission or the access needed to ensure competitiveness

Support Market Operations and the rest of the Energy Management team in all transmission-related matters

Mitigate transmission risks within EDPR’s portfolio

Work with negotiations staff to answer transmission-related questions

Responsible for transmission procurement in primary and secondary markets

Perform transmission load flow and LMP analysis and run models of the ISO system to determine impact on EDPR’s wind portfolio

Analyze, forecast, and provide guidance regarding Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs), forward prices, transmission congestion, and LMP basis price spread

Represent EDPR’s interests in regional meetings

Manage EDPR's TRS queues and TSR portfolio

Additional duties as required

Work site

Houston, Texas

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in the utility industry; generation interconnection experience preferred
• Must have experience in nodal markets and LMP forecasting tools (Dayzer or UPLAN, Promod, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of FERC, OATT, OTD, RTOP, and NERC policies
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of PSSE and Power Flow software
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Travel:

Up to 10%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to deal with complex issues from a high theoretical level to implementation details (e.g., ability to understand technical standards and how they will eventually impact commercial activity)
• Ability to work with EDPR’s leadership team to align the transmission strategy with the overall corporate strategy
• Ability to influence others to accommodate EDPR’s interests including meetings with high-ranking political figures and public speaking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle