Transmission Planning Engineer

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Two openings.

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Engineering degree required;
  Electrical Engineering preferred
• Basic understanding of electric and transmission system fundamentals
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain licensure
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer programming skills preferred
• Knowledge and experience with power system modeling software preferred (e.g., PSS/E)
• Knowledge and experience with generation resource planning preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Company travel and extended hours may be required
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (getintoenergy.org)

• Use analytical skills to model, analyze, and plan transmission systems for Montana and South Dakota
• Develop base cases and conduct transmission system studies using power flow and stability simulation software (PSSE and Powerworld)
• Maintain compliance with all related reliability standards, including industry and regulatory requirements
• Prepare reports and present results to management and/or internal and external customers
• Make recommendations to management on system improvements to mitigate identified constraints
• Travel to jobsites, off‑site meetings, and trainings (up to 5% of travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure personal and others’ actions align with North Western Energy’s values, mission, and strategic objectives

$73,000 to $139,300 per year, depending on experience.

• Starting Range: $73,000 – $97,200
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; preference for Electrical Engineering
• Opportunity to learn fundamentals of electric transmission system studies and familiarize with Montana and South Dakota networks
• Develop understanding of compliance standards from NERC, WECC, and FERC
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on power flow simulations, fault‑duty analysis, and PV studies

• Starting Range: $92,900 – $111,500
• Intermediate‑level knowledge of transmission systems; independently conduct power‑flow studies
• Solid understanding of guidelines, policies, practices, and standards related to transmission planning
• Collaborate with peers on transient stability analyses
• Actively pursuing PE licensure preferred

• Starting Range: $104,500 – $125,400
• Demonstrated expertise in power‑flow analysis, scripting languages, and transient stability studies
• Experience with integrated resource planning preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; proven mentoring and training of junior engineers
• PE license preferred

• Starting Range: $116,100 – $139,300
• Advanced degree and/or PE license preferred and may be required for specific roles
• Strategic expertise in planning engineering, aligning technical initiatives with organizational goals
• Subject‑matter expert in planning tools and methodologies
• Capable of producing complex designs and deliverables, while conducting thorough peer reviews

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and non‑elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse, and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (offers up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year)
• Life Insurance (company pays basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay with scheduled performance‑based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities
• Paid company‑endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

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