TSP Contracts Specialist

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

5d•$103,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience administering commercial transmission agreements in the WECC or equivalent market environment.
Direct experience with OATT-based TSPs such as SRP, TEP, WAPA, PNM, APS, or similar providers.
Hands-on experience with OASIS reservation management, transmission rollover and renewal cycles, and TSP credit and collateral processes.
Working knowledge of CAISO Resource Adequacy, Maximum Import Capability, Portfolio Content Category REC rules, FERC-filed rate schedules, Section 205/206 filings, and the NERC e-Tag construct.
Strong written communication skills for TSP notifications, internal legal memoranda, audit documentation, invoice disputes, and cross-functional stakeholder updates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer Pattern’s TSA portfolio, including renewals, rollover elections, redirects, transfers, and cancellations across SRP, TEP, WAPA, PNM, APS, and other TSPs.
Manage TSP relationships, notifications, and FERC filing tracking; escalate rate cases, tariff changes, and OATT amendments to Legal, Portfolio Finance, and Asset Management.
Manage transmission credit and collateral, including letters of credit, cash collateral, and 5X requirements posted with TSPs; coordinate with Treasury, Credit, and Accounts Payable on postings and returns.
Support Resource Adequacy interfaces with SunZia offtakers, including MIC allocation, Transmission Planning Deliverability transition, and PPA-connected obligations.
Support the Real Time Operations desk and settlements team on TSP invoice validation, dispute resolution, and audit evidence.
Identify opportunities to optimize transmission spend across the fleet while maintaining compliance with applicable TSA, OATT, MTSA, ESSA, and PPA obligations.