Sol Systems
Overview
Sol Systems is seeking a Director of Transmission Strategy for our Utility-Scale Development team. The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of directly related experience in power system analysis, experience with appropriate system modeling tools, working knowledge of NERC Planning Standards and compliance, and a detailed knowledge of RTO/ISO planning processes with emphasis on PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT. Experience working for an RTO is highly desirable. We are seeking hands-on, team-oriented professionals who can support projects and people from a variety of angles. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to balance priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer, project development and financial services company with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain expertise to navigate RTO interconnection processes. Establish networking relationships with technical connections within RTO/ISOs. Track planned transmission expansions and perform system analysis to aid in determining strategic direction for future development portfolio. Provide strategic insights. Replicate system modeling and study potential queue scenarios in support of origination of projects. Provide strategic guidance for upgrade cost and timing for individual development assets. Perform detailed due diligence around potential M&A project acquisition – the diligence should provide basis & curtailment outlook, and generation interconnection outlook. Act as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding power system engineering and transmission planning. Lead efforts to evaluate congestion and basis, using 3rd party consultants as needed. Interpret and provide guidance on market fundamentals such as merchant price curves, market reforms (ex: queue and capacity reforms), FERC orders, etc. Provide off-the-shelf basis and curtailment data for current asset pipeline and potential future assets. Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements. Submit interconnection applications and manage interconnection process for queued projects. Estimate capital costs of upgrades prior to transmission owner’s feedback. Conduct due diligence to identify interconnection and transmission risks associated with potential projects, portfolio acquisitions, and commercial transactions, and provide technical evaluations and recommendations based on transmission system and planning analyses. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize project designs for grid integration and interconnection compliance. Provide strategic insight into which markets to enter, stay, and exit. The strategic insight will be based on a detailed market strategy outlook that factors supply, demand, transmission, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, power systems, or related field Experience studying the RTO system and market from reliability and economic/production cost perspectives Ability to read, interpret, and capture inaccuracies in generation interconnection reports Experience with system modeling tools including PSS/E and TARA Experience in PSLF, PROMOD, GRIDVIEW, and UPLAN desirable Working knowledge of NERC Planning Standards and compliance Ability to code in Python or similar programming languages Detailed knowledge of RTO planning processes Experience in modeling and power system analyses, including production cost modeling Working knowledge of reliability and economic planning principles Experience in generation interconnection or market fundamentals Established relationships with ISO/RTO stakeholders and prior participation in ISO/RTO stakeholder working groups Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks, people, and projects and meet deadlines
Location & Hours
This is a full-time role based in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid work schedule offering the flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and opportunities to work in a dynamic environment.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis. Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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Sol Systems is seeking a Director of Transmission Strategy for our Utility-Scale Development team. The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of directly related experience in power system analysis, experience with appropriate system modeling tools, working knowledge of NERC Planning Standards and compliance, and a detailed knowledge of RTO/ISO planning processes with emphasis on PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT. Experience working for an RTO is highly desirable. We are seeking hands-on, team-oriented professionals who can support projects and people from a variety of angles. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to balance priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer, project development and financial services company with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain expertise to navigate RTO interconnection processes. Establish networking relationships with technical connections within RTO/ISOs. Track planned transmission expansions and perform system analysis to aid in determining strategic direction for future development portfolio. Provide strategic insights. Replicate system modeling and study potential queue scenarios in support of origination of projects. Provide strategic guidance for upgrade cost and timing for individual development assets. Perform detailed due diligence around potential M&A project acquisition – the diligence should provide basis & curtailment outlook, and generation interconnection outlook. Act as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding power system engineering and transmission planning. Lead efforts to evaluate congestion and basis, using 3rd party consultants as needed. Interpret and provide guidance on market fundamentals such as merchant price curves, market reforms (ex: queue and capacity reforms), FERC orders, etc. Provide off-the-shelf basis and curtailment data for current asset pipeline and potential future assets. Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements. Submit interconnection applications and manage interconnection process for queued projects. Estimate capital costs of upgrades prior to transmission owner’s feedback. Conduct due diligence to identify interconnection and transmission risks associated with potential projects, portfolio acquisitions, and commercial transactions, and provide technical evaluations and recommendations based on transmission system and planning analyses. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize project designs for grid integration and interconnection compliance. Provide strategic insight into which markets to enter, stay, and exit. The strategic insight will be based on a detailed market strategy outlook that factors supply, demand, transmission, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, power systems, or related field Experience studying the RTO system and market from reliability and economic/production cost perspectives Ability to read, interpret, and capture inaccuracies in generation interconnection reports Experience with system modeling tools including PSS/E and TARA Experience in PSLF, PROMOD, GRIDVIEW, and UPLAN desirable Working knowledge of NERC Planning Standards and compliance Ability to code in Python or similar programming languages Detailed knowledge of RTO planning processes Experience in modeling and power system analyses, including production cost modeling Working knowledge of reliability and economic planning principles Experience in generation interconnection or market fundamentals Established relationships with ISO/RTO stakeholders and prior participation in ISO/RTO stakeholder working groups Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks, people, and projects and meet deadlines
Location & Hours
This is a full-time role based in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid work schedule offering the flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and opportunities to work in a dynamic environment.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis. Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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