Job Description
Job Summary:
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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.
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What You’ll Do:
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- 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.
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Functional Skills:
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- Electricity Generation
- Electric Power Transmission
- Negotiation
- Automation
- Data Analysis
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People Skills:
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- Action Oriented
- Effective Communicator
- Adaptable
- Seeks Feedback
- Growth Minded
- Collaborative
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Qualifications:
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- 2 or more years’ work history in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning preferred.
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
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Additional Information:
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- Remote with in-office option. Up to 10% travel.
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