Senior Engineer, Transmission & Interconnection-Battery Storage

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leader in energy storage, as a Senior Engineer, Transmission & Interconnection. This integral role involves supporting the interconnection of utility-scale storage projects across North America. You will conduct power system analysis, review interconnection reports, develop efficient workflows using Python, and act as a subject matter expert on interconnection queues and transmission planning. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with power system analysis software, and excellent communication abilities. Plus Power offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive company culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with power system analysis specifically interconnection studies and interconnection queue management
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with preference given to advanced degrees
• Proficient in utilizing power flow, and dynamic simulation software (TARA, PSCAD, PSSE and PSLF)
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges
• A focus on finding and implementing solutions rather than dwelling on obstacles
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously support multiple projects across multiple states and regions while working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Proficiency in maintaining transparency and openness in all aspects of work, ensuring clear and timely updates to team members and stakeholders
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative environment where information is freely shared, and team input is valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified matter to the internal management team and/or external parties

Responsibilities

• Conduct steady state power transmission system analysis on TARA or related software to predict network upgrades and find ways to mitigate them in various US markets
• Review Interconnection reports published by ISOs and/or utilities and brainstorm ways to make the results favorable to Plus Power projects
• Develop and streamline interconnection processes and use Python as a tool to automate interconnection studies and create efficient workflows for the team
• Use engineering judgement to replicate ISO and utility interconnection studies results amid uncertainties over queue attrition, and outlook of the future transmission grid
• Responsible for pulling data from the ISOs, track transmission system improvements, updating models, and producing reports
• Support interconnection process tasks and communications with the utilities, ISOs from project inception to COD
• Develop interconnection application plant models and perform plant/systems stability assessments as required on PSCAD and PSSE
• Act as a subject matter expert on interconnection queues, transmission plans, tariffs and business practice changes
• Provide guidance to junior engineers performing transmission planning studies or transmission system evaluations
• Support and provide input for due-diligence evaluations and review efforts related to potential commercial transactions and/or acquisitions
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences on engineering and technical issues (i.e. RTOs/ISOs stakeholder meetings, working groups and conferences) and report back with key findings
• Participate in site visits, which includes occasional domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IPP (preferred) or as an interconnection studies consultant
• Strong subject matter expertise in one or more organized markets other than ERCOT (i.e., CAISO, SPP, MISO, PJM)
• Strong Python coding skills highly preferred (or basic skills with motivation and desire to learn)
• Advanced Excel, VBA, and SQL skills including experience with modeling/programming
• Intermediate to advanced computing skills including MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators
• Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
• Ability to work remotely within the United States or from our office in The Woodlands, Texas
• The expected salary range* for this position begins at $150,000
• This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth