Senior Transmission Planning Engineer - Austin, United States - AVA Energy

    AVA Energy
    AVA Energy Austin, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    AVA Energy are partnered with a leading Developer as they search for a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join their team in Austin, Texas.

    The successful candidate must be comfortable with an in-office presence in Austin relocation assistance is provided if relocating.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Primarily responsible for evaluating market and site selection for the development of utility-scale Wind, Solar and Storage facilities across the United States.
    • Oversee and present potential interconnection alternatives for various projects.
    • Perform power flow analysis using power flow software such as PSS/E.
    • Review and verify interconnection studies and analysis from transmission consultants and providers.
    • Track transmission projects and overall transmission development within the various markets.
    • Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of regional transmission systems and providers.

    Work Experience Requirements:

    • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
    • At least 3 years of direct transmission planning experience, working for a Developer, Utility or Consultancy.
    • Experience using power flow software such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA and PowerWorld.
    • Experience working in and managing interconnection processes in one or more ISO/RTO (NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, or WECC)