Transmission Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Transmission/Interconnection Engineer to our team to help integrate capacity modeling capabilities into our software platform.

You will act as an internal subject matter expert to help implement ideal modeling assumptions, and work with our external partners to ensure data is high quality. You will get direct exposure to clients to help provide expertise into responses to user questions as well as methodology discussions in our sales process. You will also be tasked with providing ideas to improve the product to better fit our customers'use cases. Potential ideas include: enhancing constraints analysis, sensitivity and scenario analysis, and more. 

Additionally, you will work on economic modeling projects related to transmission congestion analysis, LMP basis risk, energy curtailment risk, LMP price forecasting, energy asset due diligence, economic benefit studies, and related analysis to renewable energy development as we expand our modeling product capabilities.

• Working with external modeling partners to assess case methodology & results.

• Develop strategy to attain grid operator cases directly for our own use. Manage FERC processes.

• Working with software developers to integrate models into our cloud ecosystem.

• Assisting with technical sales calls with potential new clients.

• Performing analysis as needed to verify and improve on output from external consultants.

• Assist software development teams with formatting and delivering data such as limiting constraints tables.

• Analyzing study results to develop study deliverables that provide meaningful and actionable solutions for clients.

• Managing client engagements and ongoing client relationships.

• Presenting study results and findings to key stakeholders.

• Researching key energy market operational processes and current issues/trends.

• Provide input as a subject matter expert to internal product teams.

• Developing and expanding key client relationships.

• Effectively and efficiently support projects and project team members working both independently and in collaboration with other colleagues and managers.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: transmission planning, renewable grid integration studies, power system economics, large load interconnection, and reliability assessment.

• Previous Consulting experience (EPE, Siemens, LEIDOS, nFront, LCG, Ascend Analytics, ICF, etc.).

• Previous utility/ISO experience (preferably in CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, or ERCOT).

• Working knowledge of power system studies.

• Experience with PSS/E and TARA  and powerflow modeling solutions (e.g. PowerWorld, PSLF, TSAT,PSCAD/EMTDC, ASPEN).

• Deep understanding of the interconnection queue process and how grid operators (ISOs/RTOs) evaluate new generation/load requests.

• The desire to work in a small and growing team in an autonomous working culture.

• A MSEE or Ph.D.

About Us

PVcase is moving solar forward with an alternative to the traditional labor-intensive, time-consuming, error-prone solar project development process. With our sophisticated site selection, PV design, and yield estimation software, you can achieve maximum results in a fraction of the time — to succeed faster, build better, and accelerate the global transition to clean energy. PVcase ends clunky processes and corrupted data to clear the path to a net-zero economy.

Whether you use a single product or plug into the entire platform, our end-to-end site selection, design, and yield assessment software makes you faster, precise, and highly productive at every stage of project development. PVcase is a leading choice for solar energy professionals — our platform serves over 1,800 customers in 75+ countries, powering the development of more than 4 TW of projects a year.

Get Ready To Enjoy

• Security for your future with our 401(K) plan, where we match 100% on your first 4% of contributions.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible vacation policy, with a minimum of 3 weeks off.

• Full training and onboarding program for a seamless start.

• Flexible working hours, harmonizing your personal and professional life.

• Half-day Summer Fridays.

• Unlimited remote work policy.

• Internal transparency with company results and salary system, promoting a culture of trust and collaboration.

• Additional paid vacation days, including birthdays, volunteering, and other occasions.

Salary Range: Starting from $165,000 to $200,000 yearly. The final offer will depend on experience, competencies, and expectations.

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.