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GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Project Lead in the Transmission Services - Energy Delivery Department . This position is fully remote and based out of the Marietta (Atlanta), GA office. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with the opportunity to learn, excel and grow in your career.

The main responsibilities are listed below.

• Develop, verify and / or adjust the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models with respect to transmission topology, transmission and generation electrical characteristics.
• Use and interpret vendor-supplied and client-supplied information for the development of the planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and the operating network models.
• Perform transmission system studies using industry-accepted software tools (PSS / E, PSLF) to assess system performance, compliance with the NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection, deliverability studies, and transmission system impact studies.
• Evaluate compliance with NERC and regional standards relative to transmission system modeling and planning, review evidence for compliance.
• Complete planning tasks associated with the interconnection of transmission, load and generation facilities.
• Perform planning activities associated with asset registration and qualification, facilities performance review, power flow modeling.
• Provide representation at RTO / ISO transmission and generation technical stakeholder workgroups.
• Serve as lead expert for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities.
• Provide planning and coordination of subtasks for overall projects. Limited client interaction as directed by senior staff. Develop draft communication for clients in the form of reports and presentations.
• Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to project supervisor. Carry out complex project assignments that require advanced knowledge.
• Collaborate with other team members, latitude for independent judgement.
• Support other GDS departments by providing transmission planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, Integrated Resource Planning, Rate and Transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.

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GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization : Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is $91,000 - $125,000. This is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.

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