Manager, Transmission Strategy (PJM)

TL;DR

Manager, Transmission Strategy (PJM): Leading transmission system analysis for renewable energy project prospecting and interconnection in the US with an accent on power flow studies, grid opportunity identification, and market analysis. Focus on automating power flow analysis, understanding regional planning processes, and evaluating project feasibility within grid constraints.

Location: Must be based in the United States (work from one of our East region offices or remotely, some travel required)

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution, specializing in renewable energy sales and decarbonization solutions for 25 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the successful execution of new and acquired projects across the United States.
• Analyze the transmission grid to identify new opportunities for interconnecting renewable energy projects (i.e., solar, storage, wind).
• Spearhead and conduct automated power flow analysis (e.g., FCITC, injection analysis) using Python or other scripting languages.
• Actively track and participate in regions' Transmission Planning Process to advocate for the AES clean energy portfolio.
• Obtain, update, and maintain regional power flow base cases based on ISO/RTO regional plans and new technologies.
• Perform network upgrade cost estimate allocation for proposed projects and verify/challenge study results.
• Understand and gain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariffs, interconnection standards, and regional operational practices.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning with an emphasis on generator interconnection studies.
• Proficiency in power flow software (TARA, PSS/E).
• Extensive knowledge of PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) and PJM Generator Interconnection study methodology.
• Ability to automate generator interconnection studies on an interconnection-wide basis.

Nice to have

• MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with transmission systems and expansion plans, and generator interconnection study methodologies in MISO, NYISO.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.

Culture & Benefits

• A Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution, recognized as a Great Place to Work.
• Ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations.
• Committed to shaping a net-zero future and meeting Paris Agreement goals by 2050.
• Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022.
• Committed to building strength through diversity and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring process

• AES will utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).