Senior transmission planning engineer - united states, charlottesville

company description  

apex clean energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, apex is expanding the renewable frontier across north america. our mission-driven team of more than 250 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. for more information about how apex is building the energy company of the future, visit [link available when viewing the job].

apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to america’s clean energy future. 

job description  

apex clean energy is seeking a senior transmission planning engineer to join our growing transmission department. reporting to the vice president of transmission, the senior transmission planning engineer will perform generator interconnection analyses both from a reliability and economic standpoint to help with prospecting greenfield opportunities, support financing, and guiding the due diligence for m&a opportunities from a technical perspective.

in coordination with four other transmission planning engineers within the group, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert on the iso/rto system studies, policies, and processes while also monitoring and participating in rto’s technical forums representing apex’s technical interests. in addition, gathering market intel and rto knowledge to maintain planning models and develop future modeling scenarios will be critical functions of the role. responsibilities will also include performing economic studies to assess project performance using industry standard software and metrics (curtailment, congestion, basis, etc.).

this is a unique and exciting opportunity to take part in the industry’s shift to clean energy onboard a recognized leader in this space that continues to grow exponentially while also becoming a highly skilled subject matter expert in all aspects of power system planning and energy market analysis.

the ideal candidate for this role will have six or more years of directly related experience in power system analysis, experience with appropriate system modeling tools, working knowledge of nerc planning standards and compliance, and a detailed knowledge of rto/iso planning processes with a specific emphasis on ercot. experience working for an rto is highly desirable. additionally, we are seeking candidates who are hands-on, hardworking team players eager to jump in and support projects and people from a variety of angles. the position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to balance priorities and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.

hours: full timetype: exemptdepartment: transmissiontravel: 5%

primary responsibilities

perform system modeling and studies in support of origination of projects and other business opportunitiesperform system analysis to aid in determining strategic direction of the business unitlead key functions related to reliability analysis and economic planningmaintain system models and coordinate model updates and compliance activities for existing assets and new prospectsperform due diligence activities with other internal groups for m&a activity and other diligence needsact as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding power system engineering and transmission planningwork with other team members and departments collaboratively to navigate rto interconnection processes and analysesestablish networking relationships with technical connections within rto/isosensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirementsability to read, interpret, and capture inaccuracies in generation interconnection reportslead consultants in performing reliability and economic studies where necessaryperforms other job-related duties as assigned
qualifications  

to succeed as a senior transmission planning engineer at apex clean energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

master’s degree in engineering, power systems, or relateddemonstrated experience studying the ercot system and market from both reliability and economic/production cost perspectiveexperience in appropriate system modeling tools with experience in pss/e and tara required. experience in pslf, promod, gridview, and uplan desiredworking knowledge of nerc planning standards and complianceability to code in python or similar programming languagesdetailed knowledge of ercot’s planning processesworking experience with modeling and power system analyseshighly skilled in production cost modeling and analysesworking knowledge of nerc planning standards and complianceworking knowledge of reliability and economic planning principlesexperience in generation interconnection or market fundamentalsestablished relationships with iso/rto stakeholdersprevious participation in iso/rto stakeholder working groupsability to take part in collaborative efforts with peers and colleaguesexcellent planning and organizational skillspassion for renewable energyexemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivityhigh attention to detailstrong interpersonal skills, demonstrated success at meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks, people, and projects simultaneouslya positive attitude and comfort being flexible, adaptable, and solutions-orientedlocation: willing and able to work from our headquarters in charlottesville, virginia or our satellite office in minneapolis, mn. remote work will be considered for the right candidate.all employees hired after february 1, 2022 are required to submit proof of a covid-19 vaccination and associated booster vaccination on or before their start date unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.
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work environment:

works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

how you’ll grow

at apex clean energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. from entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. we offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. from on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

what apex can offer you

at apex clean energy, we know that great people make a great company. we value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

a mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.a respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniquenesscollaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potentialongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorshiptraining, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growthteam atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organizationopportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communitiesexceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate matchbase and bonus commensurate with experienceresponsible paid time off plus standard company holidaysbenefits offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

apex clean energy, inc. is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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