Analista de Planeamento de Recursos e Integração de Rede

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Grid Integration, the Analyst, Resource Planning & Grid Integration will be responsible for managing and supporting the development and integration of Clearway's Development pipeline across the U.S. This role will work at the intersection of Clearway's Development pipeline and the data center customer-led Large Load pipeline to ensure the commercialization of Clearway's projects. The individual will formulate and implement Clearway's Grid Integration strategy by driving the commercialization of multi-technology complexes driven by large loads and electrification. The Resource Planning & Grid Integration Analyst will lead and direct the efforts of key internal and external resources in successfully integrating Clearway's pipeline, including Development, Business Development, Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, O&M, and Asset & Energy Management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the resource planning process and support the interconnection processes for both generator and load requests in coordination with Development and Origination teams and the Digital Infrastructure Working Team by aligning regulatory and offtake-customer timelines with project delivery schedules.
• Create new and expand current strategic offerings based on regulatory constructs, demand signals, and market & development fundamentals across U.S. markets.
• Monitor, assess, and influence FERC and ISO/RTO tariffs, market design constructs, and federal and state policies to evaluate risks and opportunities for Clearway's Development pipeline in coordination with External Affairs, and find creative solutions to navigate the commercialization of that pipeline.
• Assist Origination teams with contracting, negotiation, and structuring of generation and data center deals, with a focus on settlement mechanisms with the large-load customer, and for transmission interconnection-related risks.
• Design and model multi-technology complexes with wind, solar, various types of energy storage, or other technologies to create strategic offerings that provide high levels of carbon-free energy, high-capacity value resources, and timeline certainty to large load customers.
• Evaluate new technologies like Long Duration Energy Storage, lead diligence for integration into Clearway's processes and projects, and form partnerships with technology providers that aid the commercialization of Clearway's Development Pipeline.
• Track, monitor, participate in, and influence data center tariff proceedings at the state public utility commission levels with support from External Affairs. Represent Clearway in regulatory proceedings, utility and trade association working groups, and public utility commission engagements as needed.
• Engage and manage consultants for energy modeling and resource optimization, regulatory policy, and development and commercial strategy topics in coordination with Market Fundamentals, External Affairs, and Development teams.
• Develop, maintain, and convey knowledge of market drivers and industry trends in the Digital Infrastructure and Electrification space to facilitate proactive development and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize.
• Support the Business Development team with M&A opportunities that align with Digital Infrastructure initiatives.
• Support projects through financing diligence efforts to support obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments prior to the start of construction, and at term conversion.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of related power systems modeling, transmission planning, or grid integration experience.
• Experience with power system analytical tools such as PSS??E, TARA, PSLF, and Power World.
• Working knowledge of the general FERC interconnection process and specific requirements for MISO, ERCOT, SPP, PJM, ISO-NE, and NYISO.
• Excellent knowledge of interconnection study procedures with expert knowledge of performing power flow, short circuit, and dynamic studies.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• General knowledge of technical standards applicable to the project interconnection design.

What Would Be Nice

• A master 's-level degree in engineering, business, finance, law, or public policy is preferred.
• 2-4 years of applicable experience in the renewable energy industry in the U.S., with experience in life-cycle development and commercialization of renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of energy policy and customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in major markets (CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE).
• Experience managing cross-functional employee groups (i.e., project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies to execute a project development strategy.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and tariffs related to electric transmission, generation, and interconnection.
• Experience formulating digital infrastructure strategy for a developer and owner-operator of utility-scale generation projects in the US.
• Experience with energy modeling and financial modeling.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$90,000 - $100,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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