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Sr. Engineer, Transmission and Interconnection
Avantus
Avantus delivers innovative solutions across energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
Leading transmission and interconnection processes for renewable energy projects, including analysis and negotiation with utilities and ISOs.
19d ago
$123,931 - $145,801
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Energy Storage
Clean Energy
Renewable Energy
Project & Construction Management
Role
What you would be doing
project leadership
tariff analysis
power flow studies
negotiation
cross-functional coordination
utility relations
Lead projects through the interconnection process from project inception though Commercial Operation for Avantus’ projects in ISO’s (CAISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM, NYISO, NEISO) and vertically integrated markets (WECC).
Track changes to interconnection tariffs, business practice manuals, and key transmission upgrades in target markets.
Perform power flow, stability, short circuit studies using PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, UPLAN, ASPEN, PSCAD and other software as needed for project prospecting purposes.
Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes.
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, & Operations.
Evaluate transmission & interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, queue, and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to the project teams.
Identify optimal interconnection locations in target markets based on multiple cross-functional siting criteria and in depth power flow and market basis risk analyses.
Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection requirements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones.
Lead communication and build relationships with utilities/ISOs and track interconnection progress to ensure projects are complete in a timely and cost-effective manner.
What you bring
pslf
psse
tara
uplan
pscad
5+ years experience
Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts (Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, Financing Documents).
Fluent in PSLF, PSSE, TARA, UPLAN (or PROMOD), PSCAD, ASPEN - requirements to Perform studies
Deep understanding of CAISO & WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes.
Preferred: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electric Power Systems Engineering and/or MBA
Can learn UPLAN if they know PROMOD (others are standard, power system eng will know these).
Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO/RTOs, and regulators.
Preferred: Ability to use OASIS/OATI, GE PSLF, PSSE, UPAN, PSCAD, ASPEN, PowerWorld, and/or AutoCAD.
Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously.
Five (5) years minimum of related experience in interconnection & project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer.
Required: Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, & Google Earth.
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