Transmission Specialist

EDP Renewables North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Transmission Specialist to develop and execute interconnection strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and BESS projects across North America. You will coordinate interconnection applications, study requirements, and GIAs, while collaborating with Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction teams to manage risks and grid integration.

The role requires experience with ISO/RTO markets such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, or CAISO, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in the utility industry with generation interconnection experience.
• Experience managing or supporting multiple generation interconnection projects.
• Experience reviewing ISO/RTO or utility interconnection study results.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support generation interconnection projects for utility-scale Solar, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects from initial application through studies, agreement execution, construction, and Commercial Operation.
• Coordinate interconnection applications, queue positions, study requirements, project milestones, deposits, and technical documentation with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
• Review interconnection and transmission studies, including power flow, System Impact, Facilities, Cluster, and Affected System studies, to identify constraints, network upgrades, costs, schedules, and project risks.
• Perform and/or coordinate transmission planning and technical analyses to evaluate Points of Interconnection (POIs), transmission capability, system constraints, and alternative interconnection strategies.
• Support the negotiation and management of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and resolution of technical or schedule-related interconnection issues.
• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to develop transmission and interconnection strategies, support project siting and POI selection, and identify opportunities and risks during project development.
• Maintain familiarity with the interconnection requirements and processes of at least one U.S. ISO/RTO, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO.
• Monitor applicable ISO/RTO, utility, FERC, and NERC requirements and participate in utility, ISO/RTO, consultant, and stakeholder discussions affecting the Company's renewable energy portfolio.
• Communicate interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, project risks, and recommended mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Transmission planning

Interconnection studies

ISO/RTO experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

MS Project

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

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.

Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we’re at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of “We Choose Earth”, we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply to the energy grid and how we empower our award-winning team.

Role Overview:

The Transmission Specialist supports the development and execution of generation interconnection and transmission strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across North America.

This position will support generation interconnection projects throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage site evaluation and interconnection application through ISO/RTO and utility studies, execution of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs), construction coordination, and Commercial Operation Date (COD).

The Specialist will work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Legal, and other internal teams to identify and manage transmission and interconnection risks that may affect project viability, cost, schedule, and successful grid integration.

The successful candidate should have experience with or demonstrated familiarity with the generation interconnection process and at least one U.S. ISO/RTO or utility market, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO, and an interest in developing broader expertise across multiple North American markets.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage and support generation interconnection projects for utility-scale Solar, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects from initial application through studies, agreement execution, construction, and Commercial Operation.
• Coordinate interconnection applications, queue positions, study requirements, project milestones, deposits, and technical documentation with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
• Review interconnection and transmission studies, including power flow, System Impact, Facilities, Cluster, and Affected System studies, to identify constraints, network upgrades, costs, schedules, and project risks.
• Perform and/or coordinate transmission planning and technical analyses to evaluate Points of Interconnection (POIs), transmission capability, system constraints, and alternative interconnection strategies.
• Support the negotiation and management of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and resolution of technical or schedule-related interconnection issues.
• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to develop transmission and interconnection strategies, support project siting and POI selection, and identify opportunities and risks during project development.
• Maintain familiarity with the interconnection requirements and processes of at least one U.S. ISO/RTO, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO, and develop knowledge across additional markets.
• Monitor applicable ISO/RTO, utility, FERC, and NERC requirements and participate in utility, ISO/RTO, consultant, and stakeholder discussions affecting the Company's renewable energy portfolio.
• Communicate interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, project risks, and recommended mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports: None

Travel: 0 - 10%

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• 2 - 5 years in the utility industry; generation interconnection experience preferred
• Direct experience managing or supporting multiple generation interconnection projects simultaneously.
• Experience reviewing ISO/RTO or utility interconnection study results.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Familiarity with inverter-based resource interconnection requirements and renewable generation modeling.
• Understanding of transmission network upgrades, substations, transformers, transmission lines, and Points of Interconnection.
• Familiarity with dynamic, short-circuit, and/or electromagnetic transient studies for inverter-based resources.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, Transmission Owners, engineering consultants, and renewable energy developers.
• Familiarity with Generator Interconnection Agreements and project milestone requirements.

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
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project preferred

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.

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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:

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