Senior Analyst/Associate, Transmission Modeling - East ...

Senior Analyst/Associate, Transmission Modeling - East (SPP, MISO, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE) Scottsdale, Arizona, United States What The Role Is Reporting to the MD, Market Fundamentals & Transmission Modeling, this role will be responsible for supporting the analysis of CAISO and WECC power markets with focus on transmission analysis, congestion, and curtailment risk. This analysis will support project siting and sizing for greenfield development, M&A activities, and hedging basis risk for operating portfolio of wind, solar and storage assets. Pay Range by Job Level dependent on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law: Senior Analyst ($110,000 - $135,000) Associate ($125,000 - $155,000) If you don't meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. What You'll Be Doing Senior Analyst: Transmission Modeling & Analysis Perform short- and medium-term SCED studies to develop the Company's internal view on the basis, curtailment, and congestion associated with the Company's development and operating fleet. Support energy optimization/trading team with scenario-based analysis to mitigate market risks via FTRs, DA, or term trading. Analyze market impacts due to planned generation, transmission, retirements, and evolving energy market fundamentals to draw inferences and present results in a clear and understandable format to internal stakeholders. Provide insights and analysis into congestion and curtailment in support of offtake structures (vPPAs, BESS tolls, etc.) Maintain updates to internal production-cost models based on changes to energy market fundamentals like transmission upgrades, new build, retirements, load, and gas prices. Lead and manage engagements with external transmission consultants to develop independent transmission, congestion, and curtailment reports in support of third-party project financing. Participate in relevant ISO, RTO, and PUC transmission and planning stakeholder meetings and inform the Company of market developments that may impact system congestion and transmission capacity constraints. Fundamental Analysis Support long term fundamental market view development by analyzing interconnection queue & IRP, and the resulting new build over the near and medium term. Provide updated view on zonal transfer flow limits based on transmission upgrades and expansion. Associate (in addition to above): Represent the team in periodic development calls with other stakeholders and keep track of project statuses, deliverables and analysis request. What You'll Bring Senior Analyst: Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related field required. 3+ years of experience in an analytical role at a renewable energy developer, ISO, RTO, energy trading firm, or other relevant experience. 2+ years of related power systems, electric market design, or energy trading experience. 2+ years of experience performing production-cost modeling analyses using Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) software platforms (ex. PLEXOS, Dayzer, PROMOD, UPLAN, or GridView). Knowledge of market fundamentals within the CAISO & WECC. Knowledge of power system and market analysis tools including power flow, contingency analysis, and production-cost modeling. Understanding of transmission systems, power flow, congestion, and curtailment. Fundamental knowledge of how solar, wind and battery storage assets operate within the various energy markets. Working knowledge of SQL and Python OR another programming language Knowledge of ISO and RTO wholesale market operations and applicable state regulations. Working knowledge of the various forms of capacity and ancillary services markets. Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Associate (in addition to above): 5+ years of experience in an analytical role at a renewable energy developer, ISO, RTO, energy trading firm, or other relevant experience. 3+ years of experience with SCED analysis using PROMOD. What Would Be Nice 2+ direct experience working at renewable development company or an IPP Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.). #LIHybrid The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations $110,000-$155,000USD Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.4 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets, and over 2.4 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's fleet of emissions-free assets generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit . Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the US and is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Our portfolio comprises approximately 11.4 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage and over 2.4 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide our investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.'s Class C and Class A common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CWEN and CWEN.A, respectively. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by our controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC. For more information, visit . Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At Clearway, we create a community that isn't about being the same - it's about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway's team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done. Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans. What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website ( . Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws ( , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Notice to California Applicants ( Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws ( , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

Created: 2024-11-07