Transmission Analyst

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Key Capture Energy, LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

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Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves using power flow and production cost models to optimize interconnection costs and support market performance for BESS development projects. The analyst will automate studies, produce internal memos on upgrade costs, and improve short-term price forecasts.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline. You are proficient in power flow modeling, production cost modeling tools, Python, and SQL. Experience with Siemens PSSE, PowerWorld Simulator, PROMOD, or Dayzer is preferred, along with a Master's degree or 2 years of power sector experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

power flow modeling

production cost modeling

Python

SQL

Siemens PSSE

PowerWorld Simulator

PROMOD

Dayzer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job Description

Job Title: Transmission AnalystDepartment: Market OperationsReports to: Manager, Transmission & SystemsEffective Date: May 2026Location: Houston, TX, Albany, NY, NYC, or RemoteTravel: Up to 10%
POSITION PURPOSE:  
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Manager, Transmission & Systems. This individual will use power flow modeling, production cost models, and other analytical tools to support KCE's active development portfolio, to optimize interconnection costs for new project development, and to support market performance for KCE's operating portfolio. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Scope, run and automate studies using power flow models and other tools in support of key decision points for new and existing BESS development projects across multiple geographic areas.
  • Assist with scoping and interpretation of third-party power flow and production cost studies.
  • Produce internal memos and presentations on transmission upgrade costs associated with existing development projects.
  • Executive production cost model studies to support broad market theses, commercial opportunities, and nearer-term price forecasting.
  • Identify and implement improvements to short-term price forecasts.
  • Build and maintain internal work aids and automation to assist with above responsibilities.
  • All other duties as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Preferred; Master's degree in electrical engineering or 2 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning, or operations in the power sector.
  • Experience with power flow and production cost modeling tools (e.g., Siemens PSSE, PowerWorld Simulator, PROMOD, Dayzer)
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of working at a computer

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Key Capture Energy, LLC

Key Capture Energy identifies, develops, constructs and operates energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. We comprehensively study the grid for geographically and electrically beneficial market opportunities and research and select the best technology solutions to meet the needs of an evolving energy landscape. We efficiently construct and effectively operate large-scale energy storage projects today that will transition us to the grid of tomorrow. Key Capture Energy is a team of experienced clean energy experts who have grown some of the world's largest renewable energy companies. With a focus on meeting the needs of the electric grid, and working closely with all local stakeholders, Key Capture Energy is focused on developing projects throughout the eastern United States.
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