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NextEra Energy Resources

Senior Manager, Transmission Planning (Northeast)

NextEra Energy Resources, Tallahassee, Florida, United States,


Senior Manager, Transmission Planning (Northeast)

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC

(NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today.Position Specific DescriptionThis position is responsible for both individually performing as well as coordinating intricate technical and economic analysis to identify the most cost-effective and competitive transmission projects to meet identified and projected transmission needs. As a Project Director with our Transmission Planning team, you will drive all aspects of the project planning, including need/solution identification, reliability analysis, financial and engineering/design viability, economic and expanded benefit analysis, submittal development, and RTO/ISO engagement.We are looking for candidates with planning experience in the Northeast/ISO-NE/NYISO markets, preferably.Key Responsibilities:

Replicate various ISO/RTO system needs assessments and studies including powerflow thermal/voltage, or economic analyses used to identify transmission drivers and develop strong transmission solutions.Perform and leverage analysis to anticipate strategic project sites and routing for new transmission projects, considering anticipated ISO/RTO needs.Actively engage, understand, and contribute to ISO/RTO planning processes, building strong relationships across planning and regulatory groups.Contribute to writing of development proposals for new opportunities, including technical submittals of the identified solutions and analyses performed.Provide guidance in the development of transmission policy that supports competitive transmission opportunities.Identify enhancements to state-of-the-art tools to better identify optimal transmission opportunities from the analysis of a multitude of scenarios and sensitivities.Lead the coordination with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to arrive at the most cost-effective and competitive transmission solutions.Structure, execute, and manage contractual arrangements with consultants and subcontractors necessary to support a broad range of transmission planning analyses.Perform generator interconnection studies for new generation interconnecting to existing assets owned by NextEra Energy Transmission’s operating transmission utilities, including report development.Provide planning support to NextEra Energy Transmission’s operating transmission utilities, including modeling maintenance and updates as well as strategies for growth and expansion.Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.Mentor and develop new transmission planners.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.10% - 25% travel required.Required Qualifications

A power systems background including a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards.Experience with steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability, and production cost analysis using common industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, PROMOD, GRIDVIEW, ASPEN, UPLAN.A strong understanding of the planning processes within the RTOs/ISOs, including reliability and economic/broader benefit analyses.Ability to coordinate the work of multiple internal and external SMEs to drive the completion of a comprehensive set of transmission analyses to identify cost-effective and competitive transmission solutions in short windows.An understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues, including interconnection.An ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management.Lead multiple, complex projects to successful completion simultaneously.Job Overview

Employees in this role supply solutions to technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets. This position is responsible for leading intricate technical and economic analysis to identify the most cost-effective and competitive transmission projects to meet identified and projected transmission needs. This position drives all aspects of the project planning, including need/solution identification, reliability analysis, financial and engineering/design viability, economic and expanded benefit analysis, submittal development, and RTO/ISO engagement.Job Duties & Responsibilities

Leads internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through solicitations and innovative solution development.Completes highly complex and ad hoc projects, modeling, technical analysis, and report development.Translates company financial, commercial, risk management, and technical goals into effective strategies and objectives.Negotiates and manages contracts.Actively engaged in multiple regions, building strong external stakeholder relationships and reviewing market/policy changes.Establishes and maintains complex project development schedules, as well as ongoing NERC compliance strategy.Develops transmission policy positions and leads external engagement that supports competitive transmission opportunities.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.Experience: 10+ years.Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering.NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click

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ExemptEmployee Type:

Full TimeJob Category:

Business DevelopmentOrganization:

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLCRelocation Provided:

Yes, if applicable.NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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