Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager, Technical Studies - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting is seeking a Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager for a fully remote position. The role involves supporting transmission planning and interconnection studies for utility-scale energy storage projects. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, experience with power flow modeling tools, and knowledge of renewable energy operations. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible work hours, and a supportive work culture focused on renewable infrastructure development.
Job Description
Energy Storage Technical Manager - Transmission Planning & Interconnection Engineering

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) OR Houston, TX (HYBRID)

This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Operations Teams is at the crux of the organization supporting Project Development, EPC, and Origination efforts for an organization taking on next generation challenges in the battery storage space. Fast paced work culture built for growth.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager supports transmission planning interconnection studies to support operational and development portfolio needs
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager facilitates power flow, stability, and dynamic analysis utilizing PSS/E, TARA, PSCAD, PSLF, and/or PowerWorld
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager is heavily involved in renewable energy / battery storage interconnection application models
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager develops/supports/builds tools in Python, SQL, and/or MS Excel that automate the study process of analyzing output data flows from the model
• The Renewables Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager supports renewable interconnection stakeholder (utilities, RTOs, ISOs..etc) and project management
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
• Technical Leader with hands-on power flow modeling and interconnection studies experience (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, MUST, TARA, and/or PowerWorld)
• Strong background leading transmission and interconnection initiatives in TARA
• Exposure to economic transmission market planning and analysis - PROMOD, GridView, UPlan, or Plexos is a PLUS
• Understanding of the transmission interconnection application process
• Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning
• Experience working with ISOs (independent system operator) and/or RTOs (regional transmission organization)
• Working knowledge of Utility-scale renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Battery Storage)
• Solution driven "get it done" attitude, strong communication, and presentation skills