Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Hard Skills

Electric Power Systems Renewable Energy CAD Programs Grid Layout Python (Programming Language) SQL (Programming Language) Aspen Plus Promos PSOS Energy Policy

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Presentations
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Technical Leader with hands-on power flow modeling
Exposure to economic transmission market planning
Understanding of transmission interconnection application process
Experience working with ISOs and/or RTOs
Working knowledge of Utility-scale renewable energy operations

Requirements:

Supports transmission planning interconnection studies
Facilitates power flow, stability, and dynamic analysis
Involved in renewable energy interconnection application models
Develops tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel
Supports renewable interconnection stakeholder and project management

ThinkBAC Consulting

About ThinkBAC Consulting

ThinkBAC Consulting is a Headhunting & Recruitment Firm. We offer value added cost efficient recruitment solutions and supplemental resources to organizations as well as individuals across multiple sectors in the global economy! Whether you are an employer in search of a link to the best available candidate (BAC) for your role or a candidate looking for a link to the best available company (BAC) to progress your career; we make it a priority to service your needs with the least hassle possible by upholding our E4 Values! Our current divisions include: TBC Power & Renewables, TBC Oil & Gas, TBC Engineering & Construction, TBC Healthcare, and TBC Technology & Innovation.

Company type: Startup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

Energy Storage Technical Manager - Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineering

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

This 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 included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
Technical Leader with hands-on power flow modeling and interconnection studies experience (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or PowerWorld)
Strong background leading transmission and interconnection initiatives in TARA
Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis - PROMOD, GridView, 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