Transmission Planning Engineer

2 weeks ago

Richmond, United States Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex engineering analysis into executive summaries.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in the electric utility or renewable industry.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a transmission planning role at a utility, RTO, or a developer.

Proficient in running power flow studies in PSSE, TARA, or PowerWorld.

Familiarity with the FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred.

Understanding of power market pricing and dynamics is preferred.

Planning experience with inverter-based generators is preferred.Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities, and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen, and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to contribute to the company’s expanding solar project portfolio as a subject matter expert on interconnection planning studies and power flow analysis. The Transmission Planning Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the development of new interconnection applications, completing targeted analysis of interconnection study reports, validating generator interconnection power flow studies, and working with multiple departments to develop market-level interconnection strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Complete internal feasibility analysis of potential project sites using available transmission data and provide guidance to drive green field prospecting efforts.
  • Analyze generator interconnection study reports, validate findings with targeted power flow analysis, and summarize findings to the interconnection department.
  • Automate power flow analyses and processes, as necessary.
  • Support site acquisition efforts utilizing power systems knowledge and power flow experience.
  • Lead the development of regional interconnection strategies in concert with the interconnection department.
  • Supports congestion and commercial analytics and processes.
  • Represent Urban Grid in RTO/ISO stakeholder committees and processes.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex engineering analysis into executive summaries.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in the electric utility or renewable industry.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a transmission planning role at a utility, RTO, or a developer.
  • Proficient in running power flow studies in PSSE, TARA, or PowerWorld.
  • Familiarity with the FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred.
  • Understanding of power market pricing and dynamics is preferred.
  • Planning experience with inverter-based generators is preferred.

Location: Houston, TX or Richmond, VA are preferred locations hybrid/ remote. Other remote work locations may be considered. The position may require periodic trips to Richmond, VA for team meetings or site visits to support engineering and development activities.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.

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