Sr. Transmission Powerflow Manager [Hybrid or Remote]

EDF power solutions
Bloomington, MN

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

  • Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
  • Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Rewarding 401k.We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

  • Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
  • Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range:

  • The full pay range for the Manager level is $120,800 - $201,300 annually.
  • The full pay range for the Sr. Manager level is $135,600 - $226,100annually.
  • We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job:

The TransmissionPowerflowManager/SrManagerisresponsible for performing criticalpowerflowanalyses for the development and operation of renewable energy assets. Utilizing advancedpowerflowtools (TARA,PSSE,PowerWorld, etc.), these roles support EDF Power Solutions’ strategic goals across various technologies, including solar, onshore/offshore wind, storage, and hydrogen.

Work Locations:

  • San Diego, CA
  • Houston, TX
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Remote USA

Responsibilities

Scope of Job & Responsibilities

Feature

Manager

Sr. Manager

Core Analysis

Performpowerflowanalyses for renewable assets acrosspriorityregions.

Leadpowerflowactivitiesfor EDF power solutions

Perform project-specificpowerflowanalysesacross all North Americaregions

Conductarea-wide screening andidentifytransmission capacity for high-quality development locations.

Study Types

Conduct deliverability studies, Quarterly Operating Limit (QOL) studies, and contingency analyses.

Conduct in-depth power system studies

Manage complex interconnectionstudiesreplicating ISO procedures (CAISO, MISO, PJM, SPP, etc.).

Review interconnection study resultsandidentifyrisks and opportunities related to network upgrade cost exposure through the rest of the interconnection process

Technical Support

Assist Business Development with short-circuit, voltage, and thermal technical studies.

Support Business Development with strategic technical studies toidentifyhigh quality locations,including viashort-circuit, voltage, and thermal technical studies.

Identifywithdrawal limits at specific locations to supportdatacenterand other load-related initiatives.

Automation

Developpowerflowautomation and tools for screening.

Use of Python or other scripting languages to automate modeling and streamline large-scale data analysis.

Drive the strategy for automation and research within/outside the Transmission team.

Use of Python or other scripting languages to automate modeling and streamline large-scale data analysis.

Supervision

0 Direct Reports.Individual contributor role.Coordinate with externalconsultantsas necessary.

Up to 1 Direct Report.Manage interns/analysts and coordinate with external consultants.

Reporting Line

Reports to theVP of Transmission & Interconnection

Reports directly to the VP of Transmission & Interconnection.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 95% of the time is spent in the office environment utilizing computers (frequent use of TARA, PowerWorld, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other software), statistical and optimization software, and general office equipment. Approximately 5% of the time is spent in the field meeting with regional developers, asset managers or attending conferences, or meeting with vendors and suppliers as appropriate.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees’ fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.

Qualifications

Education

  • Both Levels:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

Work Experience

  • Manager:Minimum5years of relevant industry experiencerequired.8+yearswould be preferred.
  • Sr. Manager: Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience.10+ years preferred.
  • Both Levels:Prior experience runningpowerflowsoftware and familiarity with ISO generator interconnection processes is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills (Required for Both)

  • Software:DemonstratedproficiencywithTARA,PowerWorld, or similarpowerflowtools.
  • Programming:ProficiencywithPython automation, Excel, and MS Office Suite.
  • Market Knowledge:Working knowledge of MISO, PJM, SPP, CAISO, and/or ERCOT markets.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Relationship Management:Strong ability to collaborate successfully with peers, regional developers, and asset managers.
  • Communication:Ability to interact comfortably with senior levels of management and present complex analytical data effectively.
  • Adaptability:Proven agility to function in a fast-paced environment and managefrequentlychanging queue cycles.
  • Analytical Rigor:Skill inprocuringand using various information sources for production simulation modeling and economic analysis.

Working Conditions

  • Office/Field:Approximately 85–95% of time is spent in an office environmentutilizingspecialized software. 5–15% of time may be spent in the field meeting with regional developers or attending industry conferences.
  • Fiscal Responsibility:Must work within budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team while following all corporate policies and procedures.

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