Principal / Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 31 days ago
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;
- Experience with Python, Java, or similar programming languages desired;
- Experience with data visualization tools (ArcGIS, PowerBI) desired;
- Possess strong communication skills;
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work under tight time requirements and deadlines.
Salary
A base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus
An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business;
Benefits
- Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;
- Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement;
- At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do.
- We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.
- With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.
- Please note: We kindly request that recruiting companies and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting.
- We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our hiring process.
- Thank you.
About Aypa Power
Aypa Power 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 Principal / 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.
From Aypa Power's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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