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Associate Transmission Manager/Transmission Manager

Deriva Energy
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
550 South Caldwell Street (Show on map)
Jan 25, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:

As an Associate Transmission Manager/Transmission Manager,you will work with the Director of Transmission to support key tasks to successfully develop, build and operate utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Development activities:

  • Update mid- to long-term production cost models based on generation and transmission topologies changes.

  • Develop an in-house view of congestion trends for both greenfield and acquisition projects by performing medium- and long-term production cost analysis.

  • Analyze commercial impacts on projects due to planned generation additions/retirements, transmission development, and evolving energy market fundamentals.

  • Support project interconnection related activities at ISOs/TPs/TOs during the study phase of the project by analyzing studies received from ISOs/TPs and third-party consultants.

  • Lead and manage engagements with external transmission consultants to develop independent transmission, congestion, and curtailment reports to support project financing efforts.

  • Support project offtake by either performing in-house production cost analysis and/or by reviewing the same analysis available from third-party consultants.

  • Represent Deriva at various stakeholder forums at different ISOs, RTOs, PUCs.

Operational support:

  • Update near- to mid-term production cost models based on the evolving market and grid conditions.

  • Develop an in-house view of near- to mid-term congestion trends by performing production cost analysis for different market footprints.

  • Support trading team with scenario-based analysis to mitigate market risks for operational projects by participating in Day-ahead and FTR/CRR/TCR markets.

  • Represent Deriva's interest at various market operations related stakeholder forums at ISOs/RTOs.

  • Keep abreast of changing market regulations that could impact commercial viability of the project.

Working Conditions:

  • Ideally this position is located at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC, however, a remote location may be considered for a highly qualified candidate.

  • Available for travel up to 25%

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other closely related discipline

  • Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with an (emphasis in Power Systems is preferred).

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline.

  • Seven (7) or more years of experience performing steady state/production cost/market operations analysis at an ISO, transmission owner or technical consultant.

  • Ten (10) or more years of experience performing steady state/production cost/market operations analysis at an ISO, transmission owner or technical consultant.

  • Two (2) or more years of experience leading a team of engineers/analysts/consultants performing steady state, production cost modeling or market operations related analysis.

  • Experience using power flow or production cost modeling tools like Power World, TARA, PSS/E, UPLAN, PORMOD, PROBE.

  • Experience understanding and/or performing ISO system impact studies and transmission owner facilities studies.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.

  • Ability to work independently while providing subject matter expertise in a collaborative team environment.

  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.

  • Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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