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Enel is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly motivated transmission planning engineer to join our team in the role of Senior Transmission Manager. Team members are expected to demonstrate and grow in hunger for success, humility to emphasize customers, company and team over self, and people smarts to work well with others. Candidates must be able to apply their knowledge of transmission system modeling and analysis, criteria, policy, and regulation in order to manage the interconnection process for utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, energy storage, geothermal, and hydro). Candidate will be expected to develop technical modeling data, diagnose transmission study results, identify key risks and opportunities, and create positive change through advocacy and, when necessary, litigation. The team’s work on generation interconnection represents a critical and highly competitive aspect of renewable energy development and the team’s recommendations support key project investment decisions for the company across the US and Canada portfolio. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills in order to provide accurate and timely feedback to the team and to build relationships with utilities and RTOs that lead to improved policies and project results.
Job Responsibility:
Manage technical, financial, legal and other aspects of interconnection process activities for various utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage, geothermal, hydro, and hydrogen projects from site selection through operation, with a primary focus on the development phase
Determines optimum strategy for interconnecting projects to the electric grid based on system impact assessments and market delivery options
Assesses available grid capacity in a region by reviewing and verifying technical studies performed by transmission providers and communicate and negotiate with regional transmission providers to develop the most efficient and cost-effective plan for integrating the project into the electric power grid
Coordinate the development of necessary modeling data with multi-disciplinary team for generation interconnection technical studies for submission to Utilities
Participate in transmission planning stakeholder committees including technical and policy based to advocate for and influence the decisions which are favorable for renewable energy projects
Perform Transmission Planning engineering studies and related functions within the North American Business Development group responsible for evaluating and developing electric transmission solutions with associated or complementary transmission services, as necessary
Perform all computer modeling necessary to conduct and guide consultants in power flow and stability studies in support of Business Development activities
Research available technologies and incorporate innovative thinking into the development of comprehensive solutions
Perform due diligence on interconnection process for potential acquisition targets to assess risks to project and estimate timing and cost impacts
Document and defend the value of projects during sales processes to improve revenues from project sales
Document study findings and prepare and defend recommendations to project teams and senior management
Prepare and/or be a key contributor in developing project proposals
When necessary, manage contracts with and work by engineering consultants as required to augment or complement various aspects of the projects
Work in a project team environment interacting with individuals with various technical specialties and industry experience
Fulfill a lead technical role to help ensure the company is pursuing the best potential projects in a very timely manner
Resolve technical issues that may arise in different phases of a project development and construction
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited engineering school required
Emphasis on power systems strongly preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in transmission planning
Minimum 3 years direct experience with generation interconnection studies and processes
Minimum 2 years direct experience with generation interconnection studies and processes while working for a competitive generation development company
Experience in power flow modeling and analysis required
short circuit and transient stability analyses experience strongly preferred
Ability to interact with company personnel, external engineering firms, regulatory representatives, and ISOs representatives in a positive, team building manner
Knowledge of transmission tariffs, specifically interconnection procedures, required for primary region(s) of assignment
Knowledge of transmission planning standards and criteria of NERC and one or more Regional Entities
Experience participating in RTO/ISO regions’ working groups
Knowledge of power systems: Protection system operation and reliability philosophy, Utility system practices, Three-phase power system theory/operation both static and dynamic, Short circuit theory/application, Motor generation theory/application, Reactive compensation theory, Substation configuration/construction/maintenance techniques, Transmission line configurations/design/maintenance techniques, Outage planning, and Congestion philosophy and analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft office and mobile software applications
Must be passionate about the growth of sustainable energy technologies and advancements
Creative problem-solving mindset with constant self-initiative to improve projects
Ability to tackle complex problems with many unknown variables and use data and research to make recommendations on key business decisions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a competitive mindset
Excellent work ethics, flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written documents is essential
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects at one time and participate as a team member
Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Nice to have:
Master’s degree focused on power systems and/or Master of Business Administration Degree are beneficial
Familiarity with ANSI standards, NESC, and IEEE standards is a plus
What we offer:
Affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family
Life insurance and disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development allowance
401k with match fully vested as of day one
Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time
Paid leave programs
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders