The Opportunity

TGRC has partnered exclusively with a Blackstone portfolio company who in their own right are leaders in developing, owning and operating energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. TGRC has been selected to source a Transmission Planning Engineer and strategist to be based in their Austin office, where you will be responsible for providing transmission analytical support and insights to a growing portfolio of Battery Storage and Renewable Energy assets.

The Role

• Provide transmission analytical support and insights to a growing portfolio of BESS, Renewable, and Hybrid projects
• Run near and long-term nodal production cost studies to forecast the projected price impacts and performance of a changing generation fleet
• Perform powerflow analysis to understand the potential impacts and costs of interconnecting new generation to the system
• Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of green-fielding or acquiring projects
• Develop planning level cost estimates for interconnection facilities
• Prepare summaries, reports, and other materials of technical results to technical and non-technical team members
• Develop and streamline processes and automation to support an efficient workflow

The Person

• 5 years minimum experience with PROMOD
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with additional consideration given to applicants with advanced degrees
• Proficient in one or more power system powerflow tools: TARA, PSS/E, PSLF
• Experience in one or more organized electric markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, NYISO)
• Working knowledge of NERC planning standards
• Experience with Python, Java, or similar programming languages
• Possess strong communication skills
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work under tight time requirements and deadlines
• Eligible for U.S. Employment