Transmission Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary:

The Transmission Engineer leads technical development and study evaluation throughout the interconnection process of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role involves system powerflow assessments, plant model development, and understanding key utility tariff policies. Strong communication skills and collaborating with various non-technical teams to ensure successful project execution is a core component of this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop expertise in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, study practices, cost allocation methodologies, and system performance evaluation criteria.
• Perform steady state power analysis to support greenfield siting campaigns and interconnection queue attrition analysis. Previous experience with PowerGEM’s TARA platform is strongly preferred.
• Participate in technical discussions with utilities/ISOs for interconnection studies.
• Manage development of plant specific power flow models to successfully guide projects through the interconnection process including PSS/E, PSLF and PSCAD.
• Perform Basis and Curtailment studies to evaluate market viability of project pipeline.
• Participate in key Stakeholder Groups across various RTOs and Transmission Owners.
• Maintain current knowledge of NERC requirements, solar and battery storage facility design, and technical standards.

Functional Skills:

• Electricity Generation
• Electric Power Transmission
• Negotiation
• Automation
• Data Analysis

People Skills:

• Action Oriented
• Effective Communicator
• Adaptable
• Seeks Feedback
• Growth Minded
• Collaborative

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years’ work history in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning preferred.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.

Additional Information:

• Remote with in-office option. Up to 10% travel.