Specialist, Research & Development, Transmission Planning Sr - 517003

Job ID:517003Location:Nashville, TNRegular/Temporary:Regular

External - Posting Description

Specialist, Research & Development, Transmission Planning Senior - 517003

Organization: Financial Services

Department: Enterprise Research & Tech Inv

Location: Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, Tennessee

Position Mobility: This is a hybrid position.

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations .

Posting Open: 09/03/2024

Posting Close: 09/29/2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: Competitive

Position Purpose

This position reports to the Manager, Grid Research and Development and is responsible for developing, managing, and executing all specialized research studies to advance the modeling and analysis capabilities of TVA’s transmission system planning processes. The Transmission Planning Research Specialist position is responsible for leading special studies and developing the associated reports, guidelines, and training materials to support ongoing improvements in TVA’s staffing and resources for all technical studies, contractual language, policies, requirements, and guidelines pertinent to the interconnection of inverter-based resources. The incumbent leads forward looking research studies to assess the viability, risks, and opportunities for alternative transmission solutions, microgrids, grid-forming inverters, etc. The position represents TVA on industry generation interconnection teams/task forces such as IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, etc. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, mentoring, training, and providing guidance for TVA staff in relevant business units dedicated to transmission planning processes, interconnection system studies, and contracting.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Budget Responsibility

$250k to $1M

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs forward looking transmission planning R&D and special studies such as stability and electromagnetic transient analysis for TVA on new technologies and processes related to integrating renewable energy. Coordinates and communicates key finding with other planning functions

• Leads analytics and develops innovative transmission planning capabilities for power system modeling, analysis tools, frameworks, methodologies, and processes related to inverter-based resources.

• Collaborates with transmission planning teams to conduct evaluations and assessments to identify, develop and recommend improvements to TVA’s practices, staffing, and resources, planning capabilities, policies, guidelines, and interconnection study process / requirements.

• Serves as a recognized industry expert on connecting generation to transmission systems - represents TVA on industry / NERC /SERC integration committees such as for IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, etc.

• Supports the development of strategies for TVA initiatives such as microgrids, alternative transmission solutions, location based RFPs, etc.

• Responsible for mentoring and providing oversight to staff dedicated to transmission system interconnect studies. Develops training programs to support staffing related to updates in TVA’s Interconnection Planning processes and guidelines.

• Provides recommendations to upper management to communicate strategy involving renewable generation integration.

• Represents Innovation and Research at various internal TVA & external meetings to discuss generation integration.

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with other TVA organizations to allow common goals conducive to a good business environment.

• Performs other assignments as required to ensure overall goals and objectives of TVA, Transmission & Power Supply, and Transmission Planning & Asset management are maintained.

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education. – Bachelors’ degree in a technical/analytical field of study, such as engineering, science or computer science. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.

  Experience. - Must have at least 8 or more years experience in power system analysis, with extensive experience in generator interconnection studies. Must have extensive experience in interconnecting renewable energy and storage into the transmission system including knowledge in performing powerflow, short-circuit and stability analysis with inverter-based resources.

  Certification/License, etc— Certification in pertinent field is preferred. Membership in professional/technical societies highly desirable.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities—

  Incumbent must possess a thorough technical knowledge of the principles and practices related to power system planning and modeling inverter-based resources. Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with senior management, technical leads, and executives. Must possess well-developed skills in interpersonal relations, negotiation ability, and oral/written communications. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams within TVA. Ability to develop technical reports, white papers, and other written communication for both internal and external audiences. Knowledge of python and/or other programing language is desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

• Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.

• Email documents to[email protected]

  More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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