EDP Renewables North America · 2 days ago
Transmission Modeling Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. The Transmission Modeling Lead will be responsible for power system transmission analysis and SECD modeling, focusing on LMP and congestion analysis to support operations and development.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Isabel Figueiredo
Responsibilities
Perform transmission modeling and SCED analysis using Dayzer, TARA, PSS/E (or other) and provide congestion and basis forecast to formulate FTR/CRR bidding strategies in support of asset operations and optimization
Track transmission and generation outages/upgrades and use the necessary tools to model them and evaluate their impact
Provide transmission strategy and guidance to developers
Proactively work to ensure that changes in market rules will favor EDPR’s portfolio
Work with project developers to ensure each project has adequate transmission or the access needed to ensure competitiveness
Support Market Operations and the rest of the Energy Management team in all transmission-related matters
Mitigate transmission risks within EDPR’s portfolio
Work with negotiations staff to answer transmission-related questions
Responsible for transmission procurement in primary and secondary markets
Perform transmission load flow and LMP analysis and run models of the ISO system to determine impact on EDPR’s wind portfolio
Analyze, forecast, and provide guidance regarding Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs), forward prices, transmission congestion, and LMP basis price spread
Represent EDPR’s interests in regional meetings
Manage EDPR's TRS queues and TSR portfolio
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering
5 – 10 years in the utility industry
Must have experience in nodal markets and LMP forecasting tools (Dayzer or UPLAN, Promod, etc)
Thorough knowledge of FERC, OATT, OTD, RTOP, and NERC policies
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Thorough knowledge of PSSE and Power Flow software
Ability to deal with complex issues from a high theoretical level to implementation details
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Preferred
Master's degree
Generation interconnection experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Project
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving
Strong Communication
Customer/Partner Relationships
Technology Expertise
Benefits
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Company
EDP Renewables North America
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gustavo Gomes Monteiro
CEO at EDPR NA DG
João Salvação Barreto
Interim CFO
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