Sr. Energy Storage Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineer

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) OR Houston, TX (HYBRID)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Operations Teams is at the crux of the organization supporting Project Development, EPC, and Origination efforts for an organization taking on next generation challenges in the battery storage space. Fast-paced work culture built for growth.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

• The Sr. Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineer supports transmission planning interconnection studies to support operational and development portfolio needs.
• Facilitates power flow, stability, and dynamic analysis utilizing PSS/E, TARA, PSCAD, PSLF, and/or Power World.
• Heavily involved in renewable energy/battery storage interconnection application models.
• Develops/supports/builds tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel that automate the study process of analyzing output data flows from the model.
• Supports renewable interconnection stakeholder (utilities, RTOs, ISOs, etc.) and project management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Power flow modeling experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or Power World.
• Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis - PROMOD, Grid View, UPlan, or Plexos is a PLUS.
• Understanding of the transmission interconnection application process.
• Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning.
• Experience working with ISOs (independent system operator) and/or RTOs (regional transmission organization).
• Working knowledge of Utility-scale renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Battery Storage).
• Solution-driven “get it done” attitude, strong communication, and presentation skills.