Job Description:
GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Project Manager in the Transmission Services - Energy Delivery Department. This position is fully remote and based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA office. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with the opportunity to learn, excel and grow in your career.
The main responsibilities are listed below.
- Serve as primary contact for GDS clients and provide consultancy and advisory services relative to transmission planning efforts, standards and requirements.
- Coordinate development of planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.
- Evaluate vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.
- Coordinate and perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools (PSS/E, PSLF) to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.
- Review results of transmission system studies, propose mitigations, coordinate and draft quantitative and qualitative reports and advise GDS clients relative to transmission impacts and cost/benefit strategies.
- Coordinate NERC compliance assessments and review regional standards, make recommendations for changes in policies and guidelines to comply with NERC and regional criteria.
- Develop strategies and processes to identify and evaluate potential transmission expansion opportunities to improve strategic goals such as reducing transmission losses, reducing system congestion and improving operation.
- Coordinate representation throughout the entire planning process associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.
- Serve as a technical liaison with the RTO/ISO by supporting asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling support and other activities as needed.
- Provide representation at RTO/ISO transmission and generation stakeholder workgroups, make recommendations relative to planning, and reliability efforts.
- Serve as primary contact for GDS clients and provide consultancy and advisory services relative to transmission planning efforts, standards and requirements.
- Serve as subject matter expert for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
- Compile completed tasks from team members and develop them into final presentations or reports to the client. Support development of expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings.
- Assign tasks and organize team members to ensure productivity. Manage one or more employees, participates in mentoring other team members
- Coordinate with other GDS departments relative to providing transmission planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, Integrated Resource Planning, Rate and Transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or Power Engineering, preferred degree from an ABET (Accreditation for Engineering and Technology) certified school.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant transmission planning, and/or generation/transmission modeling work experience.
- Interpersonal skills and supervisor experience preferred. Manage the workflow of project team/staff, knowledge of company culture, procedures, and polices
- Relevant working experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA.
- Familiarity with production cost software such as PROMOD, Aurora and GE MAPS.
- Experience with managing transmission planning projects.
- Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems.
- Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities.
- Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements.
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution and/or transmission one-lines and associated equipment specifications.
- Ability to perform, provide oversight and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies.
- Ability to interpret findings and share consolidated steady-state or transient-state study results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and able to work on multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant working experience with other computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Domestic travel of up to 20%.
- A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $121,100 - $150,000 (annualized USD). The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm’s total compensation package.
Job Benefits:
Your Compensation and Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent Health Insurance Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc
