Transmission Senior Associate

EDP Renewables • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Senior Associate will be responsible for power system transmission analysis and SECD modeling supporting operations and development. The focus will mainly be on LMP and congestion analysis to help shape congestion hedging efforts while working closely with operations and asset management. You will track regulatory developments in assigned markets in order to advise the project team in handling all transmission-related issues and minimizing potential risks for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in the utility industry; generation interconnection experience preferred
• Must have experience in nodal markets and LMP forecasting tools (Dayzer or UPLAN, Promod, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of FERC, OATT, OTD, RTOP, and NERC policies
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of PSSE and Power Flow software
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
• Ability to deal with complex issues from a high theoretical level to implementation details (e.g., ability to understand technical standards and how they will eventually impact commercial activity)
• Ability to work with EDPR’s leadership team to align the transmission strategy with the overall corporate strategy
• Ability to influence others to accommodate EDPR’s interests including meetings with high-ranking political figures and public speaking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• generation interconnection experience preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission modeling and SCED analysis using Dayzer, PSS/E (or other) and provide congestion and basis forecast to formulate FTR/CRR bidding strategies in support of asset operations and optimization
• Track transmission and generation outages/upgrades and use the necessary tools to model them and evaluate the their impact
• Provide transmission strategy and guidance to developers
• Proactively work to ensure that changes in market rules will favor EDPR’s portfolio
• Work with project developers to ensure each project has adequate transmission or the access needed to ensure competitiveness
• Support Market Operations and the rest of the Energy Management team in all transmission-related matters
• Mitigate transmission risks within EDPR’s portfolio
• Work with negotiations staff to answer transmission-related questions
• Responsible for transmission procurement in primary and secondary markets
• Perform transmission load flow and LMP analysis and run models of the ISO system to determine impact on EDPR’s wind portfolio
• Analyze, forecast, and provide guidance regarding Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs), forward prices, transmission congestion, and LMP basis price spread
• Represent EDPR’s interests in regional meetings
• Manage EDPR's TRS queues and TSR portfolio
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior