Analyst
Perform regional energy transmission analysis to find regions with available transmission capacity for possible projects. Submit transmission requests to transmission providers. Analyze and comment on interconnection studies. Perform power flow analysis to estimate potential congestion and curtailment. Advise developers of potential transmission issues and make recommendations related to added project costs or upgrade requirements. Monitor regional transmission expansion activities. Make recommendations for strategic development based on transmission availability. Model and monitor transmission lines and services. Maximize revenue and efficiency for energy customers. Assist in the development of forecasts and pro-forma analyses.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Business analysis, power flow analysis, strategic business development, energy transmission. Knowledge of field applications is needed to translate the data to usable results and procedures for development and operations teams. Database structures, engineering calculations. Analyzing equipment performance and identifying performance issues using software tools. Performing calculations and collecting and analyzing data. Data analytics and statistics, building models.
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline; Masters degree preferred.
Experience
3+ years in asset management and/or field operations. 3+ years' experience in energy Transmission. Experience working with large data sets, conducting root cause analyses, and visualizing data in a variety of formats for identifying trends and outliers.
Credentialing Required/Optional
PE (Professional Engineer) a plus
Career Path
Position Reports To
Senior or Lead Analyst, Transmission Manager, Transmission Director, Operations Manager, or Project Manager
Career path moves from this role
Senior or Lead Analyst, Transmission Manager, Project Manager