Pattern Energy Group · 5 hours ago

Manager, Interconnection and Grid Integration

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Evaluate potential project sites based on transmission considerations.

Support the interconnection process for Pattern projects, from assessment of interconnection options, filing of necessary applications, evaluation of utility technical studies, and support of interconnection agreement executions.

Assist Development, Power Marketing, and Operations in assessment of power delivery options and risks, including preparing transmission service applications, reviewing OASIS data, assessing status and opportunity to participate in multi-party or interregional transmission solutions, etc.

Provide assessments of transmission-related market dynamics, such as LMP pricing, nodal basis risks, congestion risks, transmission path availability, etc.

Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues (e.g. queue reform, energy market reform, FTRs/CRRs, transmission cost allocation, etc.), monitor key developments in these areas, and provide recommendations in these areas.

Provide technical support of development and conceptual design of major switchyard and transmission line projects within Pattern’s scope.

Identify and recommend transmission development project opportunities.

Serve as Pattern’s transmission interface with utilities and RTOs across one or more electric regions.

Qualification

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Power SystemsTransmission PlanningFERC transmission tariffsElectrical power engineeringPowerWorldPSSETARAUPLANPROMODPSLFProfessional Engineering RegistrationPrioritization skillsBusiness senseCoding (Python)Microsoft OfficeCommunication

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, etc.) with experience in Power Systems is required

A minimum of five (5) years in the electric industry.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be willing and able to travel and be able to get a US passport.

Ability to prioritize requests and resolve multiple issues on multiple projects under demanding schedule constraints.

Thorough knowledge of FERC transmission tariffs, interconnection processes, and NERC standards

Must be able to function effectively and keep the work flow going when travelling

Thorough understanding of electrical power engineering language and terms.

A keen business sense beyond engineering and a sense of urgency in completing a job.

Significant experience working with power flow base cases and performing analyses using tools such as PowerWorld, PSSE, TARA, UPLAN, PROMOD, PSLF, etc. with the ability to evaluate results

Must be proficient in typical software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.