Liberty · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, System Planning and Transmission
Joplin, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLiberty is a growing renewable energy and utility company committed to delivering clean energy and water solutions. The Senior Manager of System Planning and Transmission will manage and coordinate the planning for the Central Region's transmission system, ensuring compliance with NERC standards and overseeing various engineering studies.
EnergyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Leads the execution of a broad range of studies such as transmission planning and operational studies consisting of power flow, transient stability, transfer capability, short-circuit, voltage analysis, reliability, and economic dispatch associated with congestion management scenarios
Oversees evaluations by ensuring NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies and procedures are appropriately applied
Ensures utility industry software such as PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod is utilized accurately by team members
Independently executes transmission system planning studies using industry software, preferably: PSS/E, ASPEN, and Promod
Leads a team of engineers to independently execute transmission system planning studies
Oversees the evaluation process for selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques for electric transmission system planning procedures and criteria
Reviews and approves data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent business implications to projects
Reviews technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies
Reviews technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis
Oversees execution of engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems
Responsible for effective communication with other departments
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Actively attend ISO/RTO market stakeholder meetings and stay up-to-date with ISO/RTO market changes
Create and maintain relationships that encourage collaboration and respect within the ISO/RTO construct(s)
Manage ISO/RTO portals, applications, and submissions
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 8+ years of experience within related industry, specifically with several years of experience within power systems planning
Master's or PhD degree in electrical engineering and 6+ years of experience in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License highly preferred
Prior experience associated with electric utility transmission planning and/or operations
Extensive experience with power system planning and operations; transient stability, short circuit, and voltage analysis; NERC, FERC, and regional requirements, policies and procedures; production costing; risk assessment techniques; TPL compliance; generator interconnection; and harmonics analysis
Strong computer skills using industry software such as: PSS/E (preferred), ASPEN (preferred), PSLF, EMTP/ATP, PSCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Promod
Ability to independently execute various transmission system planning studies
Extensive knowledge of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators, preferably SPP
Extensive experience and knowledge of NERC and FERC standards
Extensive knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power transmission facilities
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in office environment
Demonstrated leadership skills/experience
Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of engineers and engineering techs in transmission planning studies
Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to ensure study deliverables meet prescribed deadlines
Ability to focus on the big picture to deliver effectively and efficiently to the company's objectives, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
Proficient in English language
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits starting day 1 (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Company
Liberty
The services we provide directly affect and are essential to our customers’ quality of life and wellbeing.
1001-5000 employees
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