Transmission Planning Engineer

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America. 

As a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer you will perform detailed transmission system modeling work and powerflow studies. The analysis will be used within a multi-functional team to inform and guide project development and acquisition strategies. You will create reports and presentations to document and explain the conclusions of your analysis and provide recommendations to a mix of technical and non-technical colleagues. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working with 1 or more powerflow analysis tools including hands-on modeling experience in at least one energy market.   

Responsibilities:  

• Provide transmission analytical support and insights to a growing portfolio of BESS, Renewable, and Hybrid projects;
• Perform powerflow analysis to understand the potential risks and costs of interconnecting new generation to the system;
• Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of green-fielding or acquiring projects;
• Develop planning level cost estimates for interconnection facilities;
• Prepare summaries, reports, and other materials of technical results to technical and non-technical team members;
• Research, development, and creation of powerflow models, data validation, proposed project modeling;
• Develop and streamline processes and automation to support an efficient workflow;
• Other duties as required or assigned. 

Key Qualifications: 

• 5 years minimum experience and proficiency with at least one Powerflow Software: TARA, PSSE, PSLF;
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with additional consideration given to applicants with advanced degrees;
• Additional consideration given to applicants with prior generation development and/or consulting experience;
• Experience in one or more electric markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, NYISO);
• Working knowledge of NERC planning standards;