Senior Manager, Transmission Analytics - SB Energy
Redwood City, CA
About the Job
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.
SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With almost 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation or under construction and a multi-GW pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Title : Senior Manager Transmission Analytics
Basic Function
The Sr Manager, Transmission Analytics will provide expert-level technical expertise supporting SB Energy's strategic goals and operational and developmental activities. The Sr Manager, Transmission Analytics will report to the VP of Grid Integration and Transmission Analytics. The Sr Manager will be responsible for conducting SCED analysis for operating and development assets, develop and maintain models for SCED runs. In addition, the Sr Manager will conduct and coordinate research with the rest of the Transmission and Analytics group, Asset Management group, regional Development groups and other internal teams as required and relevant to the business needs. It is further expected that the successful candidate will make frequent presentations on congestion, energy market, and transmission related issues to senior level management.
Responsibilities:
- Running PROMOD/DAYZER analysis for assessing congestion/curtailment risks for operating and development projects.
- Maintaining and developing models and databases and assumptions files for congestion and curtailment modeling and other studies:
- The analyst will build and maintain models, data files, processes, and systems for historical and forward-looking congestion analyses, and for development of medium term and long-term congestion forecasts.
- The analyst will also undertake fundamental, or market research as needed for special projects/initiatives such as solar and storage integration or other transmission/congestion related assessments, or to identify future market trends and transmission or interconnection process changes that can impact curtailment and congestion risks.
- Tracks transmission expansion plans and any changes to the Grid, market rules and their impacts on market prices, capacity, and competitiveness of a site.
- Create tools to conduct the transmission analyses.
- Conduct historical and forward-looking congestion analyses for SBE's operating and development assets.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in economic modeling or data analyses is required.
- Strong understanding of power systems and Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) fundamentals is required.
- Demonstrated competency in other modeling, statistical analysis, and/or optimization software highly desired.
- Experience in detailed economic modeling of transmission networks, thermal and renewable generators using PROMOD, DAYZER, Plexos, or Aurora is strongly preferred.
- Basic knowledge/experience running power flows either in PSS/E, TARA or PSLF or Power World.
- Working knowledge of CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, and WECC wholesale electricity markets highly desired.
- Proven problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established transmission techniques, procedures, or standards.
- Basic knowledge of Python and SQL is desired.
- Requires advanced communication skills to insure clear communication internally & externally.
- Strong relationship development skills and the ability to work successfully with peers and other teams across the company.
- The ability to function in a team environment and demonstrate a strong motivation to succeed in a very fast paced environment.
- The successful candidate will use various information sources and will know how to procure an assortment of data sources for analysis, presentations, or use in production simulation modeling and economic analysis.
- Demonstrated ability and poise to interact comfortably with senior levels of management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct historical and forward-looking congestion analyses for SBE's operating and development assets.
- Manage and maintain Promod databases and assumptions files.
- Provide market and fundamental research and analysis for basis and power curve modeling, as well as special studies (e.g., battery integration).
- Majority of the time is spent in the office environment with frequent use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, PROMOD, FTR/CRR and hedging tools, PowerWorld, or other software as required, using statistical and optimization software programs, and using general office equipment.
- Minor time is spent in the field meeting with regional developers, asset managers or attending conferences, or meeting with vendors and suppliers as appropriate.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and MS Office Suite.
- Expertise in power system analysis software packages PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld Simulator is strongly preferred.
- Strong relationship development skills and the ability to work successfully with peers and other teams across the company.
- The ability to function in a team environment and demonstrate a strong motivation to succeed in a very fast-paced environment.
- The successful candidate will use various information sources and will know how to procure an assortment of data sources for analysis, presentations, or use in production simulation modeling and economic analysis.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability and poise to interact comfortably with senior levels of management.
The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team, while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees' fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.
Location: Denver, CO. Open to remote work.
The position requires up to 10% domestic travel.
Base Pay - $140,000 - $180,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.
The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy's Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
- Mental Health Wellness Offerings
- Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our 'Just Renewables' Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
