Transmission Specialist

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A. • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Specialist supports the development and execution of generation interconnection and transmission strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across North America. This position will support generation interconnection projects throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage site evaluation and interconnection application through ISO/RTO and utility studies, execution of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs), construction coordination, and Commercial Operation Date (COD). The Specialist will work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Legal, and other internal teams to identify and manage transmission and interconnection risks that may affect project viability, cost, schedule, and successful grid integration. The successful candidate should have experience with or demonstrated familiarity with the generation interconnection process and at least one U.S. ISO/RTO or utility market, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO, and an interest in developing broader expertise across multiple North American markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• 2 - 5 years in the utility industry; generation interconnection experience preferred
• Direct experience managing or supporting multiple generation interconnection projects simultaneously.
• Experience reviewing ISO/RTO or utility interconnection study results.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Familiarity with inverter-based resource interconnection requirements and renewable generation modeling.
• Understanding of transmission network upgrades, substations, transformers, transmission lines, and Points of Interconnection.
• Familiarity with dynamic, short-circuit, and/or electromagnetic transient studies for inverter-based resources.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, Transmission Owners, engineering consultants, and renewable energy developers.
• Familiarity with Generator Interconnection Agreements and project milestone requirements.
• 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

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and support generation interconnection projects for utility-scale Solar, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects from initial application through studies, agreement execution, construction, and Commercial Operation.
• Coordinate interconnection applications, queue positions, study requirements, project milestones, deposits, and technical documentation with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
• Review interconnection and transmission studies, including power flow, System Impact, Facilities, Cluster, and Affected System studies, to identify constraints, network upgrades, costs, schedules, and project risks.
• Perform and/or coordinate transmission planning and technical analyses to evaluate Points of Interconnection (POIs), transmission capability, system constraints, and alternative interconnection strategies.
• Support the negotiation and management of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and resolution of technical or schedule-related interconnection issues.
• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to develop transmission and interconnection strategies, support project siting and POI selection, and identify opportunities and risks during project development.
• Maintain familiarity with the interconnection requirements and processes of at least one U.S. ISO/RTO, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO, and develop knowledge across additional markets.
• Monitor applicable ISO/RTO, utility, FERC, and NERC requirements and participate in utility, ISO/RTO, consultant, and stakeholder discussions affecting the Company's renewable energy portfolio.
• Communicate interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, project risks, and recommended mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• 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: Mid Level