Transmission & Interconnection Engineer - Battery Storage
- Posted 08 May 2023
- Salary $DOE
- LocationHouston
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy Supply & Trading
- ReferenceSMLI-1MAY23
- Contact NameSamantha Molloy
Job description
TGRC is partnering with an energy storage market leader with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 US states and Canadian provinces that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Perform tasks requiring application of standard electrical engineering techniques and procedures. Work includes analysis of electrical transmission/distribution systems, including generation interconnection studies, load flow analysis, dynamic studies, reactive deficiency study, transient stability analysis, short circuit, and voltage analysis; understanding of NERC, FERC, and Regional requirements, policies and procedures.
Create and validate PSLF & PSS/E load flow and dynamic models for BESS generation plants, interconnection simulations and report writing
Prepare, submit, and manage generator interconnection process across ISOs/RTOs
Maintain a thorough understanding of the generation interconnection process across ISOs/RTOs
Provide assistance to other functional teams on various project activities related to interconnection process and reactive deficiency analysis
Participate in interconnection scoping meeting and other negotiations with third parties and grid authorities
Perform technical due diligence to determine integration capabilities of the various electrical grids
Provide technical advice on transmission and distribution interconnection issues for various markets
Determine the most cost effective, competitive options for expanding the integration capabilities of the proposed projects
Research activities of other utilities, power pools and analyze how their actions affect interconnection process
Assess transmission reliability issues and develop short and long-term action plans to mitigate potential interconnection shortfalls
Coordinate plans with an Independent System Operator to respond to current and future Bulk Power System requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum BA/BS in electrical engineering; a Master’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred, as is a specialization in Power and Energy Systems
Minimum of two to five years of professional experience in the power and energy industry with a focus on electrical systems; experience in renewable energy strongly preferred
Strong background in power systems, analytical and modeling skills required; experience with complex electrical systems simulations preferred
Demonstrated experience in simulation tools including PSLF, PSS/E, PSCAD
Detailed understanding of inverter-based plant modeling
Ability to perform power flow analyses and review models and studies
Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams
Strong presentation and written skills; must be able to communicate across multiple regions and language barriers
Ability to engage and communicate with customers and stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Power Point