Vistra
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Irving, TX | United States
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Senior Engineer– Grid Integration & Interconnection Services Apply locations Irving, Texas time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 40010244If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
The Senior Engineer – Grid Integration and Interconnection is responsible to support the growing portfolio of renewable projects in the development organization. The senior engineer maintains active role in supporting the Grid Integration and Interconnection efforts by preparing the interconnection applications and material modification requests, performing the transmission and interconnection studies , market related evaluations to identify the optimal point of interconnection locations and estimating the network upgrade and cost allocation of relevant ISO process. The position requires strong team collaboration and communication skills, work well under the timelines to meet internal/ISO deadlines and able to shift priorities on the go.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
• Prepare new interconnection applications, material modification requests, model quality test reports, reactive capability reports to ISOs as needed as project progress through the development process • Prepare power flow and dynamic stability models, collector system single line diagrams, sizing equipment configuration, site layouts and other required technical details to support interconnection applications • Analyze optimal point of interconnection locations, switching and protection schemes of substations, relay coordination studies, review model accuracies, system impact, stability, short circuit and facilities studies from ISOs/utilities • Develop study models and assist in performing the injection, deliverability and transmission studies to determine the transmission constraints , available transmission capacity, upgrade costs due to proposed generation to find optimal POI locations across all ISOs and/or NERC regions • Review ISO/Utilities interconnection queue and transmission expansion plans for potential opportunities • Assess LMP, congestion risk, curtailment risk and basis risk • Develop and fine tune internaltools that support Grid Intelligence and Interconnection efforts • Follow Generator Interconnection requirements of ISOs/Utilities and NERC standardsEducation, Experience, & Skill Requirements
• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or Ph.d in Electrical Engineering • At least 6 years of experience in the transmission and interconnection process inone or more ISO regions with prior experience in preparing the interconnection applications for various ISOs such as CAISO, MISO,ERCOT,NYISO,PJM,SPP and ISO-NE • At least 6 years of experience in load flow analysis, dynamic analysis and shortcircuit studies using tools such as PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E , PSLF, DSATools and ASPEN/CAPE is required. • At least 6 years of experience in performing the injection, deliverability and available transfer capability studies • Experience with PSCAD and Sub-synchronous Resonance/Oscillations studies is plus. • Prefer 2 years experience in assessing basis risk, LMP, curtailment risk using tools such as TARA,UPLAN,PROMOD etc. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent team player and able to meet timelinesKey Metrics
• Ability to meet timelines with minimal impact to schedule • Maintain knowledge of interconnection procedures and ISO requirements andNERC standards
• Team collaboration and communication skills • Monitor transmission expansion plans in ISO/Utilities regionsJob Family
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Irving, TexasTexas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Vistra is a dynamic, fast-paced, industry-leading, integrated Fortune 2 75 retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well. Serving approximately 4.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. Vistra’s premier retail and wholesale brands include TXU Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy.
Vistra combines a tradition of excellence and a vision for success. With a legacy that dates back nearly 140 years, we are a company that strives to honor our past, while growing and adapting to shape our future. We recognize the importance of our product to everyday life, and we take seriously the responsibility of providing superior customer service, reliable generation, and efficient operations. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors.
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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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