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Transmission Manager

Posted 02 September 2021
Salary $DOE
LocationHouston
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy Supply & Trading
ReferenceMSLI-1S
Contact NameMuhammad Shahab

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Transmission Manager for one of the leading developers in the market!

 

Pay Rate: $140-150k (DOE) + 35% bonus

Employment type: Full-time

 

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate potential project sites based on powerflow data, queue evaluation, delivery options, and physical transmission access.
  • Support and/or lead the interconnection process for client projects, from assessment of interconnection options, filing of necessary applications, evaluation of utility technical studies, and negotiation of interconnection agreements.
  • Identify and recommend transmission development project opportunities
  • Develop high level conceptual design of electrical facilities within Wind or Solar generation facilities. 
  • Provide a high level cost estimate for the necessary facilities for connection of generation to the Bulk Electric System.
  • Understand inverter based generation behavior and impacts on electrical transmission systems (SSO, weak grid, reactive power, etc) and ensure compliance with technical interconnection requirements.
  • Provide assessments of transmission-related market dynamics, such as LMP pricing, nodal basis risks, congestion risks, etc. using available data or by performing SCED analysis in a commercially available software tool.
  • Thoroughly and concisely document and explain interconnection status to internal Project Developers and third-parties during project development and financing.
  • Assist Power Marketing in communicating interconnection position(s), status, timeline, and congestion risk for Client Projects to potential counterparties.
  • Ability to work with and manage technical consultants

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required. Master’s degree with an emphasis in Power Systems or equivalent practical experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Powerflow concepts is a must. Familiarity with SCED concepts is preferred.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years in the electrical industry.
  • Transmission Planning experience with a utility, RTO/ISO, or consulting firm is important
  • Knowledge of Power Markets and production cost modelling software is a plus
  • Direct experience in wind and solar farm design or construction and field experience is a plus

 

If you're interested in the opportunity, please don't wait to apply.

 

Email: muhammad@greenrecruitmentcompany.com

Phone: +1 (689) 208-9590