Transmission Planning Manager

2 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States ThinkBAC Consulting Full time
Job Title: Manager of Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineering

At ThinkBAC Consulting, we are seeking a highly skilled Manager of Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineering to join our team. As a key member of our Strategic Leadership Team, you will be responsible for driving the company's interconnection strategy within ISO/RTOs across our assets and portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement models for interconnection applications and packages
  • Monitor transmission market congestion and reliability assessments for opportunities for ISO/RTO market development
  • Mentor internal engineers as a technical leader in developing and executing transmission studies and analysis
  • Lead project development initiatives, including facilitation of transmission analytics for active projects
  • Develop the company's Annual Transmission Planning Assessment for review with the Exec Leadership Team
  • Actively involved in the negotiation/amendment of contractual agreements with generation interconnection customers
  • Lead interactions with ISOs throughout the lifecycle of the project
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
  • Power flow modeling experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or PowerWorld
  • Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis - PROMOD, GridView, UPlan, or Plexos
  • 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 attitude, strong communication, and presentation skills
  • Previous experience working as a Transmission Planning Engineer, Transmission Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead Power Systems Engineer, or Lead Transmission Planning Engineer, Transmission & Interconnection Manager/Director, Transmission Planning Manager

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and excellent health benefits (100% covered by employer) and 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions.



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