Transmission Planning Engineer
- Posted 13 November 2021
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationAustin
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy Supply & Trading
- ReferenceHDLI-1N
- Contact NameHarry Davies
Job description
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