Sr. Engineer, Transmission and Interconnection

Overview

Lead transmission and interconnection planning for utility-scale solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

• power flow
• stability study
• short circuit
• tariff analysis
• utility negotiation
• project coordination

Tasks

-Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection requirements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones. -Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes. -Lead communication and build relationships with utilities/ISOs and track interconnection progress to ensure projects are complete in a timely and cost-effective manner. -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). -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. -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. -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.

Requirements

• excel
• pslf
• uplan
• aspen
• mba
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously. -Required: Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, & Google Earth. -Five (5) years minimum of related experience in interconnection & project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer. -Preferred: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electric Power Systems Engineering and/or MBA -Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO/RTOs, and regulators. -Can learn UPLAN if they know PROMOD (others are standard, power system eng will know these). -Fluent in PSLF, PSSE, TARA, UPLAN (or PROMOD), PSCAD, ASPEN - requirements to Perform studies -Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts (Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, Financing Documents). -Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience. -Preferred: Ability to use OASIS/OATI, GE PSLF, PSSE, UPAN, PSCAD, ASPEN, PowerWorld, and/or AutoCAD. -Deep understanding of CAISO & WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes.

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Benefits

-ISOs are negotiable

About Avantus

-Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between innovation and practical solutions. -Specializes in providing services across complex energy, infrastructure, and technology projects. -Has a rich history of delivering impactful solutions for both public and private sector clients. -Works on high-profile projects in sectors like energy, utilities, and industrial development. -Combines cutting-edge technology with extensive industry knowledge to solve today's challenges. -Known for handling complex projects that require a deep understanding of technical and operational details. -Dedicated to optimizing infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and performance.

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