Analyst, Transmission & Interconnection

Description

• Collaborate on interconnection milestones with cross-functional team including Development, Origination, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Land Acquisition, Land Entitlement, Procurement, HV Engineering, Optimization Engineering, Construction, and Operations
• Track changes to interconnection tariffs, business practice manuals, and key transmission upgrades in target markets
• Up to date with queue reforms, study changes
• Lead projects through the interconnection process from project inception through Commercial Operation for Avantus’ projects in ISOs (CAISO, ERCOT, SPP) and vertically integrated markets (WECC).
• Identify optimal interconnection locations in target markets based on multiple cross-functional siting criteria
• Lead communication and build relationships with utilities/ISOs and track interconnection progress to ensure projects are complete in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes
• Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, queue, and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to the project teams
• Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection requirements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Analyst, Transmission & Interconnection position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to Ali Chowdhury, Sr. Vice President, Transmission and Interconnection.

• 2-3 years’ related experience in interconnection and project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering and/or MBA
• Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts (Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, Financing Documents)
• Ability to use OASIS/OATI, GE PSLF, PSSE, Grid view, and/or AutoCAD
• Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO/RTOs, and regulators
• Experience with utilities and ISOs
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously
• Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience
• Deep understanding of CAISO and WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes
• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, & Google Earth

Benefits

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

$85,306—$100,360 USD

The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.

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