Jerrod Moll

About Jerrod Moll

Jerrod is a strategic energy leader with 23+ years of experience in transmission planning, market strategy, and grid reliability. He builds strong working relationships with utilities, regulators, developers, and executive teams to align priorities and move complex initiatives forward.He focuses on modernizing planning through better analytics, automation, and practical tools that improve decision-making, reduce risk, and speed up development. Known for clear communication, steady leadership, and an ability to navigate ambiguity, Jerrod helps organizations adapt to changing markets and position themselves for long-term success.

Experience

1. Senior Principal Engineer - Utility Planning

   Silicon Ranch Corporation

   Nov 2021 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Transmission Analysis: Lead reliability and economic modeling (PSSE, MUST) to evaluate solar and storage projects, identify system constraints, and guide development decisions aligned with utility and ISO/RTO planning frameworks.• Strategic Planning & Portfolio Prioritization: Partner with leadership to shape long-term transmission strategy, evaluate market risks, and support portfolio optimization across multiple ISOs. Provide forward-looking insights that influence siting, queue positioning, and capital allocation.• Risk Mitigation & Cost Analysis: Identify transmission bottlenecks, upgrade exposure, and interconnection risks early in the lifecycle; develop mitigation strategies that protect project value and improve build certainty.• Technology & Process Innovation: Build and deploy advanced analytics, automation tools, and custom software (C#, Python, SQL) to modernize planning workflows, increase accuracy, and accelerate decision-making across development teams.

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - BEE, Computer Engineering

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Electrical Engineering (Information Engineering & Management)

Skills

• Project Management
• Power Systems
• Energy
• C#
• Substation
• Contingency Analysis
• Project Planning
• Electrical Engineering
• Load Flow
• Transmission
• Automation
• Pss-Must
• Integration
• Visual Basic .net (Vb.net)
• Python
• Transmission Operations
• Power Transmission
• Transmission Planning
• Visual Studio
• Pss/E
• Process Automation
• Programming
• Operations Planning
• Engineering