Senior Project Lead - Transmission Planning

Job Description

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a

(Transmission Planning) in the P&A - Interconnection & Delivery business unit. This position is fully remote and based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA office. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with the opportunity to learn, excel and grow in your career.

The main responsibilities are listed below.

- Develop, verify and/or adjust the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.

- Use and interpret vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.

- Perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.

- Evaluate compliance with NERC and regional standards relative to transmission system modeling and planning, review evidence for compliance.

- Complete planning tasks associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.

- Perform planning activities associated with asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling.

- Provide representation at RTO/ISO transmission and generation technical stakeholder workgroups.

- Serve as lead expert for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.

- Provide planning and coordination of subtasks for overall projects. Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff. Develop draft communication for clients in the form of reports and presentations.

- Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to project supervisor. Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.

- Collaborate with other team members, latitude for independent judgement.

- Support other GDS departments by providing transmission planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, Integrated Resource Planning, Rate and Transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.

Experience And Skills

- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering, preferred degree from an ABET (Accreditation for Engineering and Technology) certified school.

- Minimum 4 years of relevant transmission planning/interconnection/modeling, and/or generation interconnection/modeling work experience.

- Relevant working experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA.

- Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.

- Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities.

- Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.

- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.

- Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution and/or transmission one-lines and associated equipment specifications.

- Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies with minimal supervision/direction.

- Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Attention to detail and able to work on multiple projects.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Relevant working experience with other computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

- Domestic travel of up to 10%.

- A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate.

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)

- Competitive Pay

- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)

- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)

- 401(k)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Tuition Reimbursement

Keyword: Power, energy, PROMOD, PSS/E, RTO, ISO, energy delivery, powerworld