Principal Transmission Planning Engineer

A well-established electric utility is seeking a senior-level Transmission Planning Engineer to provide technical leadership on bulk power system planning initiatives. This individual will lead complex transmission studies, evaluate long-term system needs, and develop recommendations supporting grid reliability, resiliency, and the integration of emerging technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure investments and serve as a subject matter expert on transmission system performance, planning methodologies, and future grid modernization efforts.

• Lead advanced transmission planning studies under a variety of existing and future system conditions.
• Perform and review power system analyses, including:
• Power flow studies
• Thermal assessments
• Voltage performance evaluations
• Transfer capability analyses
• Stability assessments
• Electromagnetic transient studies
• Develop technical recommendations for transmission system upgrades and infrastructure investments.
• Evaluate the impacts of renewable generation, energy storage, inverter-based resources, electrification, and other emerging technologies on the power grid.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, asset management, and project development teams to identify and address long-range system needs.
• Critically assess assumptions, methodologies, and study results to ensure sound engineering conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on complex multidisciplinary projects and planning initiatives.
• Represent the organization in industry working groups and technical forums as required.
• Support long-range planning strategies focused on reliability, capacity growth, and evolving grid technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience in transmission system planning, power system studies, or related utility planning functions.
• Strong understanding of bulk electric system planning principles and transmission reliability concepts.
• Extensive experience with power system modeling and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating transmission performance under a variety of operating and contingency conditions.
• Knowledge of transmission planning criteria, reliability standards, and applicable industry practices.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to serve as a technical leader on highly complex engineering assignments.

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with HVDC systems, FACTS technologies, inverter-based resources, and renewable integration studies.
• Experience analyzing weak-grid conditions and advanced dynamic system behavior.
• Programming or automation experience using tools such as Python or VBA.

Preferred experience with power system analysis and simulation platforms such as:

• PSCAD
• ASPEN One Liner
• EMTP/ATP
• Other transmission planning and transient simulation tools

• High-impact technical leadership position within a large-scale transmission planning organization.
• Exposure to emerging technologies including grid modernization, energy storage, renewable integration, and advanced power electronics.
• Opportunity to influence long-term transmission strategy and major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment with significant visibility among engineering and leadership teams.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility based on business needs.