Transmission and Interconnection Associate
Core
Entry-level role supporting transmission and interconnection efforts by developing powerflow, dynamic, and PSCAD models and assisting with production cost modeling to evaluate congestion and basis risks.
Role type
Entry-level transmission and interconnection analyst
Builds
Powerflow, dynamic, and PSCAD models; PROMOD and market production cost analysis models
Domain
Energy sector, specifically transmission and interconnection studies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Powerflow modeling, Dynamic modeling, PSCAD modeling, Production cost modeling, Interconnection analysis, Deliverability analysis, Contingency analysis, Data gathering from interconnection queues, Transmission plan review
Preferred skills
Economic modeling, Energy market data analysis, Optimization software, Transmission Service Provider experience, FERC transmission tariffs knowledge, NERC standards knowledge
Technologies
PSSE, TARA, PowerWorld, PROMOD, Excel, MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
Build powerflow, dynamic, and PSCAD models for various regions; Perform generation interconnection, deliverability, and contingency analyses; Review transmission plans to ensure up-to-date powerflow models; Gather data and intelligence from interconnection queues and utility IRPs; Coordinate, document, and build study models for interconnection applications
Seniority
Entry-level, guided by senior staff