What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship (remote) - Transmission Planning Engineer position at Aypa Power?
Transmission Planning Engineer Internship
Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with deal structures that are well suited to meet our customers’ needs.
Aypa has been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 10 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development, and 32 projects in operation or construction across North America.
Reports to: Senior Director of Transmission & Commercial Analytics
- Paid, full-time summer internship
- Internship period is June 1, 2022 - August 12, 2022
- Fully remote
Responsibilities
- Provide overall transmission related analytics and support to the overall project portfolio. This will include support for greenfield development as well as our existing portfolio of projects
- Run analysis to foster a deep understanding of nodal pricing components of energy, congestion, and marginal losses as well as physical losses to support offtake
- Determine optimum strategy for interconnecting the project output to the electric grid based on curtailment potential, interconnection costs, system impact assessments, real-time energy pricing, and market delivery options
- Assess the technical and commercial feasibility for interconnection and delivery options proposed for third-party projects in which our company is considering acquiring or providing services
- Identify and assess opportunities for the development and construction of new transmission lines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with power system coursework/specialization
- PhD in Electrical Engineering with power system research (preferred)
- An advanced understanding of the North American electric utility industry
- Proficiency in one or more power systems analysis tools (Powerword, PSS/E, PSLF, TARA MATPOWER)
- Experience with PROMOD/AURORA (preferred)
- Advanced understanding of linear sensitivity factors, power system transaction management and economic dispatch through coursework or work experience
- Able to establish relationships with transmission planners within ISO/RTOs and gain information that can be levered to benefit the team
- Ability to be a creative thinker and devise winning strategies on complex issues
- Able to communicate effectively in both commercial and technical venues on a stand-alone basis.
At Aypa Power we offer:
- A dynamic team and work environment
- An opportunity to learn the business from the ground-up with an industry leader
- Ongoing opportunities for learning and development
- An innovative culture
- Flexibility and autonomy
Aypa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
