Principal Engineer, Transmission and Interconnection

Job Description: • Reports to the SVP of Transmission • Lead projects through the interconnection process from project inception though Commercial Operation for Avantus’ projects in ISOs (CAISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM, NYISO, NEISO) and vertically integrated markets (WECC) • Provide interconnection strategy of all utility scale solar & storage projects • Perform power flow, stability, short circuit studies using PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, UPLAN, ASPEN, PSCAD and other software as needed for project prospecting purposes • Evaluate transmission & interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, queue, and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to the project teams • Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection requirements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones • Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes • Lead communication and build relationships with utilities/ISOs and track interconnection progress to ensure projects are complete in a timely and cost-effective manner • Identify optimal interconnection locations in target markets based on multiple cross-functional siting criteria and in depth power flow and market basis risk analyses • Track changes to interconnection tariffs, business practice manuals, and key transmission upgrades in target markets • Collaborate on interconnection milestones with cross-functional team including Development, Origination, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Land Acquisition, Land Entitlement, Procurement, HV Engineering, Optimization Engineering, Construction, & Operations Requirements: • Ten (10) years minimum of related experience in interconnection & project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer • Deep understanding of CAISO & WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously • Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience • Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts (Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, Financing Documents) • Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO/RTOs, and regulators • Required: Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, & Google Earth • Preferred: Ability to use OASIS/OATI, GE PSLF, PSSE, UPAN, PSCAD, ASPEN, PowerWorld, and/or AutoCAD • Preferred: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electric Power Systems Engineering and/or MBA • Fluent in PSLF, PSSE, TARA, UPLAN (or PROMOD), PSCAD, ASPEN - requirements to Perform studies • Can learn UPLAN if they know PROMOD • ISOs are negotiable • Nice to have: Experience working with TARA is highly regarded Benefits: • Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package • 401(k) matching • Comprehensive medical and dental plan options • Flexible PTO • Bonus and benefits (base salary does not include bonus and benefits) • Remote work (position listed as Remote) Apply tot his job