Director of Transmission and Interconnection

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

 

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Director of Transmission & Interconnection oversees interconnection-related strategizing and risk mitigation, which are critical factors in the development and financial success of EDPR NA’s renewable energy projects because such projects in the U.S. must interconnect to the existing grid and must move power from the site location to delivery locations. Transporting this electricity is critical to accessing energy markets with the best energy prices, so this incumbent must guarantee that transmission and transportation are achieved with the lowest risk possible. As such, the incumbent analyzes transmission congestion and curtailment risk, suggests transmission-related strategy, forecasts LMP (energy nodal) prices, and proposes transmission hedging solutions. They ensure that interconnection queue positions are secured, controlled, and maintained in a timely manner in order for projects to achieve the targeted Commercial Operation Date (COD) under the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and sale contracts.  Manages and leads a team supporting the needs of Development, Energy Management (EMG), and Engineering personnel in all of the company’s transmission- and interconnection-related matters.

Main responsibilities:

-Lead internal and external teams’ analyses of transmission load flow and Location Marginal Price (LMP) and the modeling of ISO systems in order to determine their impact on Horizon’s wind portfolio, and proposes hedging solutions to ultimately reduce energy price differential between different locations within an energy market 
-Analyze, forecast, and provide guidance on forward prices, transmission congestion, LMP basis price spread, and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR), which allow for coverage of energy pricing differentials between project locations and energy delivery locations 
-Analyze inflation expectations and projected operating expenses in order to determine the pricing and revenue implications of interconnection strategy options 
-Lead a team that tracks and supports the securing of interconnection agreements (IAs) through the full IA process, from initial application to final execution, and the transition of project IAs to construction and operations in accordance with deadlines  
-Monitor and support the full transmission securing process, from initial transmission service requests (TSRs) to final execution, and the transition of transmission rights to Operations and EMG teams 
-Establish and maintain critical relationships with RTOs, ISOs, and utilities that are essential to the Company’s interconnection and transmission positions 
-Work closely with internal and external parties to develop and refine Horizon’s position on key issues affecting grid access, and communicates that position to stakeholders  
-Track and influence regulatory developments affecting access to the grid at the regional and national levels (e.g., RTOs, FERC) 
-Operate and maintain interconnection and transmission positions through OASIS systems in compliance with RTO/ISO/utility regulations 
-Assist the Development, EMG, and Engineering teams with streamlining and improving the company’s interconnection and transmission-securing process 
-Identify new development opportunities based on transmission and market design strategies 
-Support strategic planning efforts by ensuring the Company’s access to all necessary information for selection of the optimal connection and transmission strategies 
-Support internal and external discussions regarding transmission service rights  
-Analyze transmission strategy for new wind farm projects and provides recommendations 
-Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Full time

Work site

Houston

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 
• 10+ years in the energy industry, including strong exposure to U.S. ISOs and markets and some commercial transmission experience