Analyst, Resource Planning & Grid Integration

Clearway Energy•San Francisco, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Grid Integration, the Analyst, Resource Planning & Grid Integration will be responsible for managing and supporting the development and integration of Clearway’s Development pipeline across the U.S. This role will work at the intersection of Clearway’s Development pipeline and the data center customer-led Large Load pipeline to ensure the commercialization of Clearway’s projects. The individual will formulate and implement Clearway’s Grid Integration strategy by driving the commercialization of multi-technology complexes driven by large loads and electrification. The Resource Planning & Grid Integration Analyst will lead and direct the efforts of key internal and external resources in successfully integrating Clearway’s pipeline, including Development, Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, O&M, and Asset & Energy Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of related power systems modeling, transmission planning, or grid integration experience.
Experience with power system analytical tools such as PSS®E, TARA, PSLF, and Power World.
Working knowledge of the general FERC interconnection process and specific requirements for MISO, ERCOT, SPP, PJM, ISO-NE, and NYISO.
Excellent knowledge of interconnection study procedures with expert knowledge of performing power flow, short circuit, and dynamic studies.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
General knowledge of technical standards applicable to the project interconnection design.

Nice To Haves

A master ’s-level degree in engineering, business, finance, law, or public policy is preferred.
2-4 years of applicable experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S., with experience in life-cycle development and commercialization of renewable energy projects.
Knowledge of energy policy and customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in major markets (CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE).
Experience managing cross-functional employee groups (i.e., project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies to execute a project development strategy.
Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and tariffs related to electric transmission, generation, and interconnection.
Experience formulating digital infrastructure strategy for a developer and owner-operator of utility-scale generation projects in the US.
Experience with energy modeling and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead the resource planning process and support the interconnection processes for both generator and load requests in coordination with Development and Origination teams and the Digital Infrastructure Working Team by aligning regulatory and offtake-customer timelines with project delivery schedules.
Create new and expand current strategic offerings based on regulatory constructs, demand signals, and market & development fundamentals across U.S. markets.
Monitor, assess, and influence FERC and ISO/RTO tariffs, market design constructs, and federal and state policies to evaluate risks and opportunities for Clearway’s Development pipeline in coordination with External Affairs, and find creative solutions to navigate the commercialization of that pipeline.
Assist Origination teams with contracting, negotiation, and structuring of generation and data center deals, with a focus on settlement mechanisms with the large-load customer, and for transmission interconnection-related risks.
Design and model multi-technology complexes with wind, solar, various types of energy storage, or other technologies to create strategic offerings that provide high levels of carbon-free energy, high-capacity value resources, and timeline certainty to large load customers.
Evaluate new technologies like Long Duration Energy Storage, lead diligence for integration into Clearway’s processes and projects, and form partnerships with technology providers that aid the commercialization of Clearway’s Development Pipeline.
Track, monitor, participate in, and influence data center tariff proceedings at the state public utility commission levels with support from External Affairs.
Represent Clearway in regulatory proceedings, utility and trade association working groups, and public utility commission engagements as needed.
Engage and manage consultants for energy modeling and resource optimization, regulatory policy, and development and commercial strategy topics in coordination with Market Fundamentals, External Affairs, and Development teams.
Develop, maintain, and convey knowledge of market drivers and industry trends in the Digital Infrastructure and Electrification space to facilitate proactive development and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize.
Support the Business Development team with M&A opportunities that align with Digital Infrastructure initiatives.
Support projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments prior to the start of construction, and at term conversion.

Benefits

generous PTO
medical, dental & vision care
HSAs with company contributions
health FSAs
dependent daycare FSAs
commuter benefits
relocation
a 401(k) plan with employer match
a variety of life & accident insurances
fertility programs
adoption assistance
generous parental leave
tuition reimbursement
benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships