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Justin D. Salinas

Austin,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Transmission Manager with proven expertise at Enel North America in generator interconnection processes and power systems analysis. Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams to optimize interconnection strategies, enhancing project value and revenue generation. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive effective collaboration and professional development within the organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Transmission

Enel North America
Austin, TX (Remote)
12.2022 - Current
  • Trained and guided Transmission Managers and Engineers in MPC, MISO, PJM, and NYISO regions.
  • Facilitated professional development and career growth for direct reports through effective goal management.
  • Executed all duties related to Transmission Manager position.

Transmission Manager

Enel North America
Austin, Texas (remote)
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed technical, financial, legal aspects of interconnection activities for utility-scale renewable projects across MPC, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, and NYISO regions from site selection to operation.
  • Determined optimal interconnection strategies based on system impact assessments and market delivery options.
  • Assessed available grid capacity by verifying technical studies from transmission providers and negotiated efficient integration plans.
  • Coordinated development of modeling data with multi-disciplinary teams for generation interconnection technical studies.
  • Participated in transmission planning stakeholder committees to advocate for policies beneficial to renewable energy projects.
  • Conducted Transmission Planning engineering studies to support project integration efforts.
  • Documented and defended project value during sales processes to enhance revenue generation.

Transmission Planning Engineer 2

ERCOT
Taylor, TX
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developed flat start study cases in PSSe for Quarterly Stability Assessment and Generic Transmission Constraint studies.
  • Conducted dynamic stability analysis to support ERCOT's QSA and GTC initiatives.
  • Established system operating limits related to dynamic stability for ERCOT real-time control room.
  • Delivered technical presentations on findings from QSA and GTC studies.
  • Evaluated Resource Entity Full Interconnection Study reports to identify critical study areas.
  • Analyzed system event data using Phasor Measurement Units to summarize key findings.

EDP Engineer

ERCOT
Taylor, TX
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Completed assignments from 15 areas of study such as Operations Analysis, Transmission Planning, Market Analysis, Shift Engineering, and Model Maintenance
  • Supported detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model contained within the ERCOT modeling system
  • Analyzed the impact of completed transmission upgrades for Transmission Planning Department
  • Verified Resource Entity submitted dynamic models met ERCOT requirements

Resource Integration Engineer

Preston Hunter & ERCOT
Taylor, TX
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Served as ERCOT point person for generation interconnection lifecycle, assisting developers and resource entities.
  • Utilized ERCOT SSWG planning cases to conduct screening studies and present findings at Full Interconnection Study kickoff meetings.
  • Reviewed short circuit, steady state load flow, facility, and reactive studies, providing constructive feedback.
  • Evaluated telemetry, AVR tests, and reactive tests to ensure compliance with ERCOT protocols.
  • Supported resource entities in completing NMMS/Registration level RARF and process RARF for Network Modeling team.
  • Managed over 70 Generation Interconnection requests, ensuring timely support and resolution.
  • Conducted QC testing for GINR Online and provided input during defect meetings.

Power Systems Engineer

Eaton Corp.
Bellevue, WA
01.2014 - 02.2018
  • Executed short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash incident energy analysis studies for commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  • Conducted on-site data collection for medium and low voltage electrical equipment, including generators, substations, transformers, cables, and circuit breakers.
  • Delivered arc flash hazard and electrical safety training sessions for continuing education credits.
  • Prepared proposals for analysis studies, including power flow and coordination assessments, for prospective clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
12.2013

Skills

  • Generator interconnection processes (MISO, NYISO, PJM)
  • Power flow troubleshooting
  • Flat start case development
  • Steady state and dynamic analysis
  • Power systems analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Steady-state load flow
  • Selective coordination techniques
  • Arc flash energy assessment
  • Siemens PSSe expertise
  • PowerGEM TARA proficiency
  • Python programming skills
  • SQL programming capabilities
  • Problem solving strategies
  • Leadership qualities
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Professional Engineer (PE), Texas, #137418, 03/01/20
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (E.I.T.), 11/01/13

Timeline

Manager, Transmission

Enel North America
12.2022 - Current

Transmission Manager

Enel North America
09.2021 - 12.2022

Transmission Planning Engineer 2

ERCOT
02.2020 - 09.2021

EDP Engineer

ERCOT
02.2019 - 02.2020

Resource Integration Engineer

Preston Hunter & ERCOT
02.2018 - 02.2019

Power Systems Engineer

Eaton Corp.
01.2014 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

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