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Operations Planning Project Manager
Job Summary:
The Operations Planning team at the Transmission Control Center is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System. This team provides analysis and coordination of 12,000 clearance requests required to support construction and maintenance projects across Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operational input for transmission projects including interconnection and customer choice projects, from initial siting through energization
Conduct transmission system operation planning studies to evaluate near-term, one-month-out, and long-term clearances associated with maintenance and construction projects
Provide daily support to the System Operators by performing contingency modeling and analysis as needed and support restoration efforts during storms, Energy Emergency Alerts, and significant system events
Provide leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring to a team of engineers/analysts to ensure success in technical and leadership competencies
Develop and implement training programs to ensure preparedness for operational challenges and risk management associated with grid transformation - grid-enhancing technologies, IBRs, DERs, large load pockets, etc.
Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Associate degree is required - Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering technology degree is preferred
At least 5 years of combined experience in power system control center operations and/or transmission construction, maintenance, planning, or design (required)
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis (required)
Knowledge of transmission switching and clearance practices (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of bulk power system planning and operations
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis
Proficiency in power flow and power system analysis software
Understanding of the electric utility industry, especially in the development, design, and construction of generation facilities
Basic knowledge and understanding of renewable energy resources, including solar generation, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids
Understanding of the impact of high penetration Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) on bulk power system operations
Awareness of bulk power system operational risks, such as wide-area events, generation/load curtailment, and power quality issues
Knowledge of project management processes for coordinating capital project outages
Ability to develop and implement effective training programs and provide real-time support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders and the ability to build consensus across organizations
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts
Effective project management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Requirements:
Must meet all physical and cyber security requirements including participation in the Insider Threat Program
The successful candidate must live within commutable distance of the Transmission Control Center or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available if qualified.
Job Summary:
The Operations Planning team at the Transmission Control Center is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System. This team provides analysis and coordination of 12,000 clearance requests required to support construction and maintenance projects across Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operational input for transmission projects including interconnection and customer choice projects, from initial siting through energization
Conduct transmission system operation planning studies to evaluate near-term, one-month-out, and long-term clearances associated with maintenance and construction projects
Provide daily support to the System Operators by performing contingency modeling and analysis as needed and support restoration efforts during storms, Energy Emergency Alerts, and significant system events
Provide leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring to a team of engineers/analysts to ensure success in technical and leadership competencies
Develop and implement training programs to ensure preparedness for operational challenges and risk management associated with grid transformation - grid-enhancing technologies, IBRs, DERs, large load pockets, etc.
Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Associate degree is required - Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering technology degree is preferred
At least 5 years of combined experience in power system control center operations and/or transmission construction, maintenance, planning, or design (required)
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis (required)
Knowledge of transmission switching and clearance practices (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of bulk power system planning and operations
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis
Proficiency in power flow and power system analysis software
Understanding of the electric utility industry, especially in the development, design, and construction of generation facilities
Basic knowledge and understanding of renewable energy resources, including solar generation, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids
Understanding of the impact of high penetration Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) on bulk power system operations
Awareness of bulk power system operational risks, such as wide-area events, generation/load curtailment, and power quality issues
Knowledge of project management processes for coordinating capital project outages
Ability to develop and implement effective training programs and provide real-time support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders and the ability to build consensus across organizations
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts
Effective project management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Requirements:
Must meet all physical and cyber security requirements including participation in the Insider Threat Program
The successful candidate must live within commutable distance of the Transmission Control Center or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available if qualified.
