Project Director – ERCOT Transmission Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee technical planning efforts that align with NEET's transmission development and operational priorities in Texas.

• Conduct and manage intricate technical and economic analyses to pinpoint reliable and cost-efficient transmission solutions.

• Facilitate connections for generators and large-load customers.

• Ensure adherence to ERCOT guidelines and relevant NERC Reliability Standards.

• Identify transmission drivers and ERCOT system requirements while formulating transmission solutions.

• Create study assumptions, scenarios, contingencies, sensitivities, mitigation options, and technical recommendations.

• Evaluate models, study outcomes, and reports developed by internal teams and external consultants.

• Present insights and recommendations to senior management, supporting regulatory, engineering, commercial, and operational teams.

• Define technical strategies and priorities for various simultaneous planning initiatives.

• Allocate resources from internal teams and consultants while managing agreements with consultants and subcontractors.

• Direct studies for generator and large-load connections to NEET transmission assets.

• Represent NEET in ERCOT planning discussions, interconnection processes, large-load study procedures, and stakeholder engagements.

• Cultivate relationships with ERCOT, transmission service providers, utilities, customers, and consultants.

• Mentor and guide transmission planners.

• Oversee transaction processes, including financial feasibility studies, engineering/design, legal reviews, permitting, negotiations, procurement, contracting, and interconnection initiatives.

• Formulate contractual arrangements and negotiate terms with consultants and subcontractors.

• Identify opportunities and negotiate power sales agreements.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive knowledge of bulk electric system planning, power system analysis, and applicable NERC Reliability Standards.

• Proven experience with ERCOT planning processes, protocols, planning guides, transmission service providers, generator interconnections, and large-load studies.

• Proficient in planning tools such as PSS®E, PowerGEM TARA, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, PSCAD, TSAT, GE PSLF, UPLAN, PROMOD, or GRIDVIEW.

• Capability to lead both internal and external technical experts through complex studies within tight timelines.

• Solid understanding of transmission policy, regulatory standards, interconnection agreements, and reliability and economic evaluations.

• Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and succinctly to ERCOT, utilities, customers, consultants, and all management levels.

• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects to successful completion concurrently.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10%–25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance available: Yes, if applicable.

• A comprehensive range of benefits designed to support employees and their eligible family members.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application and selection processes for qualified individuals.