Transmission & Interconnection Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop PV and BESS system sitting strategy and plan based on the power supply and demand, transmission constraints.
• Set the development strategy to minimize the cost for interconnection costs.
• Support engineering input and cost estimates for transmission interconnection applications.
• Identify transmission capacity at specific grid nodes to support deliverability status.
• Prepare for interconnection applications to ISOs and RTOs for utility scale projects and manage the interconnection study process until signing interconnection agreement.
• Assess storage site location with respect to deliver maximum potential project value while minimizing execution and operating risks.
• Perform technical DD to support project development team on site feasibility and viability.
• Conduct transmission assessments to determine commercial viability of potential projects and/or acquisitions and estimate costs of required transmission system upgrades.
• Provide support for Request for Proposals (RFP) and support proposal development.
• Manage engineering consulting firms on special research and study.
• Review transmission and ISO related technical parts of Power Purchase Agreements.
• Support project asset sales to address technical questions.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field from an accredited college or university, emphasis in power system preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years engineering experience in utility or power sector, PV, or wind, industry.
• Must possess Transmission planning experience with power flow modelling skills.
• Knowledgeable in electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning.
• Skilled in electric theory with strong understanding of utility and ISO operations and transmission planning process.
• Ability to multitask and support multiple development projects across multiple states and regions.
• Familiar with storage and renewable trends in the electric market.

• •Knowledgeable in energy storage value proposition and/or engineering and/or fundamentals of energy storage projects.
• Effective communication across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Engineering, analytical and technical writing skills.
• Detail oriented and strong organization skills.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.