What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Planning Manager position at Boralex?
In this role you will serve as a key resource for transmission and interconnection activities from a market perspective. Your primary responsibilities will include evaluation of transmission opportunities & constraints, pricing, congestion, and curtailment risk to support greenfield project development.
⚡ You will play an important role in:
Work with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to grow the company's portfolio through the identification of new transmission and interconnection opportunities in various target markets (PJM, MISO, NYISO, IESO, HydroQuebec).
Design the best strategy for project interconnection using analytical tools and methods.
Management of budget, schedule, and quality to ensure successful completion of power system studies projects.
Develop a thorough understanding and evaluation of potential interconnection options for projects, and the related costs, benefits, and challenges for each option.
Actively attend ISO/RTO market stakeholder meetings and stay up-to-date with ISO/RTO market changes in terms of system and resource outlooks.
Create and maintain relationships that encourage collaboration and respect with the ISO/RTO.
Manage ISO/RTO portals, applications, and submissions.
Monitor tariff and policy changes and track key transmission upgrades in target markets.
Effectively manage 3rd-party resources to conduct technical and economic evaluation studies of Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects.
Clearly communicate any commercial risks to the Development team and senior management, as appropriate.
Conduct regular update meetings with the Development teams.
Support the Origination and Commercial team with RFPs for power purchase agreements.
💡 To succeed in this position, you need:
10-15 years industry experience in the renewable (Developer) and transmission space (ISO, Transmitter, Consultant)
5 years of transmission and interconnection planning experience.
Ability to use proficiently Siemens PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA or other Powerflow software.
Python programming experience is considered an asset
PSCAD EMT modelling experience is considered an asset
Knowledge of regulatory and market issues specific to transmission.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
Thorough attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects.
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Salary : $130,000 - $160,000
