Transmission Power Markets Engineer

Nexamp

Austin, Texas

Full Time

Posted April 9, 2026

$88k - $100k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

The Transmission Power Markets Engineer supports Nexamp's utility-scale solar and storage projects by analyzing transmission and interconnection opportunities, risks, and costs across various ISO RTOs, providing technical and market insights to inform project development and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission and interconnection analysis for utility-scale solar and storage projects across target ISO RTOs.
Plan and execute analytical workstreams, including coordinating third-party studies and tracking study status, risks, and decisions.
Perform power system analyses such as load flow, contingency, transfer capability, and market analytics, translating results into commercial recommendations.
Manage and coordinate external consultants performing technical and economic evaluations to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Synthesize complex technical and market analysis into decision-ready materials for stakeholders.
Track and communicate market and policy changes affecting transmission and interconnection strategies.
Support interconnection and commercial strategy by contributing to cluster applications, reapplications, and transaction diligence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering quantitative field such as power systems, energy systems, physics with environmental science focus, with strong exposure to power systems or electricity markets.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission planning, interconnection, market analytics, or technical project program management in the power sector, including utility, ISO RTO, Independent Power Producer (IPP), or consulting roles.
Solid understanding of the electric transmission system, including concepts such as thermal limits, voltage performance, contingency analysis, transfer capability, and congestion.
Experience working with Microsoft Excel and other data tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar to organize, analyze, and visualize data.
Proven experience managing complex technical projects or study workstreams, including scoping, timeline management, coordination of contributors, and clear communication of status, risks, and decisions.
Ability to synthesize complex technical and commercial topics into clear, concise outputs for non-technical stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools such as Siemens PSS E, PowerGEM TARA, PSLF, or similar (preferred but not mandatory).
Experience as a technical project manager engineer or program manager supporting grid, interconnection, or market analytics initiatives (preferred but not mandatory).
Prior experience with MISO, PJM, ERCOT, NYISO, CAISO, or other ISO RTO interconnection processes, including cluster studies, milestone structures, and upgrade cost allocation (preferred but not mandatory).
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting ideas, analysis, and recommendations clearly.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and develop creative solutions.
Strong relationship-building skills with customers and stakeholders, fostering trust and loyalty.
Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving climate change issues.
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of Nexamp’s operations and apply that knowledge to inform business decisions.