Application Guide

How to Apply for Transmission Engineer

at PVcase

🏢 About PVcase

PVcase is revolutionizing solar design globally by developing software that maximizes yield and reduces carbon footprints. Unlike traditional solar companies, they focus on innovative modeling and data solutions that directly impact renewable energy integration at scale. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge technology that addresses critical climate challenges while collaborating with a remote-first team passionate about sustainable energy.

About This Role

As a Transmission Engineer at PVcase, you'll serve as the internal expert on grid modeling assumptions and data quality while leading economic modeling projects related to transmission congestion, LMP forecasting, and energy asset due diligence. This role directly impacts how solar projects integrate with transmission systems globally by developing strategies to access grid operator data and assisting software teams in cloud integration of transmission models.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing transmission congestion data for solar projects, refining modeling assumptions in PSS/E or TARA, and collaborating with software developers to integrate these models into PVcase's cloud platform. You might review data quality from external partners, develop strategies for accessing new grid operator cases, and contribute to economic modeling for client projects assessing LMP price risks.

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🎯 Who PVcase Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of transmission planning or renewable grid integration experience with specific knowledge of CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, or ERCOT markets
  • Comes from a consulting background (EPE, Siemens, LEIDOS, nFront, LCG, Ascend Analytics, ICF) or utility/ISO environment with hands-on PSS/E and TARA experience
  • Understands both technical power system studies AND the economic aspects of transmission congestion analysis and LMP basis risk
  • Can bridge the gap between transmission engineering and software development, with experience formatting data for cloud ecosystems

📝 Tips for Applying to PVcase

1

Quantify your transmission planning experience by specifying which ISOs you've worked with and what percentage of projects involved renewable integration

2

Highlight specific PSS/E or TARA projects where you improved modeling assumptions or data quality - PVcase emphasizes this in their core responsibilities

3

Mention any experience with FERC processes or obtaining grid operator cases directly, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

4

Demonstrate how you've assisted software teams before - even if indirectly - since this role requires collaboration with development teams

5

Reference PVcase's mission in your application by connecting your transmission experience to maximizing solar yield and reducing carbon footprints

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with transmission congestion analysis and LMP forecasting for renewable projects', 'Examples of improving modeling assumptions or data quality in previous roles (aligns with their first core responsibility)', "How you've bridged transmission engineering with software/technology teams previously", "Why PVcase's mission to revolutionize solar design specifically appeals to you as a transmission professional"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PVcase's specific solar design software products and how transmission modeling integrates into their platform
  • → Recent PVcase case studies or white papers about transmission challenges in solar projects
  • → The company's partnerships with grid operators or utilities mentioned in their press releases
  • → How PVcase's remote work culture operates - look for employee testimonials or company culture pages

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a transmission congestion analysis project you led for a renewable energy client
2 How would you approach obtaining grid operator cases directly for PVcase's modeling needs?
3 Describe your experience with PSS/E and TARA - what modeling challenges have you solved with these tools?
4 How have you previously worked with software development teams to integrate transmission models?
5 What strategies would you use to ensure data quality when working with external partners on transmission modeling?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with purely utility experience but no consulting background or renewable integration focus
  • Failing to demonstrate specific ISO market knowledge (CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, ERCOT)
  • Presenting as purely a technical modeler without showing understanding of economic aspects like LMP basis risk or energy asset due diligence

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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