Senior Manager Transmission Business Mgmt

NextEra Energy•Des Moines, IA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! The Sr Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA). Key Skills and Experience: Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external Subject Matter Experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets

Requirements

Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external Subject Matter Experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis
A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards
Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies
Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection
Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management
Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 5+ years
Supervisor/Management Experience: 1+ years

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and / or other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT and CO) in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.
Experience in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability analyses using industry tools such as PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation
Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to conduct interconnection analysis using PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN.
Perform prospecting studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region
Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
Maintain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria
Perform network upgrade cost estimates for proposed projects
Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results
Participate in negotiations with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions
Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner
Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Maintains project schedules
Negotiates agreements
Reviews documents for technical accuracy
Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling
Reviews market changes, policies, and laws