Transmission System Planning Engineer I-Principal (Depends on Experience

Job Title

This position performs technical transmission system planning functions, including developing and maintaining power flow base cases, conducting contingency analyses, evaluating study results, modeling and evaluating alternative solutions to mitigate identified system issues, performing transient stability simulations, supporting compliance with applicable NERC and WECC reliability standards, and developing recommendations for transmission system improvements and capital projects.

Responsibilities and assignments will vary based on the level at which the position is filled. At developing levels, the position performs defined or routine assignments under the guidance of more experienced engineers while building knowledge of Grant PUD's transmission system, planning practices, analytical tools, and reliability requirements. At experienced and senior levels, the position independently performs and leads increasingly complex transmission planning studies, exercises advanced engineering judgment, coordinates technical inputs, and develops well-supported recommendations.

At the Principal Engineer level, the position provides expert-level technical leadership, serves as a recognized Subject Matter Expert, mentors other engineers, and acts as a trusted advisor on high-risk, enterprise-impacting, and strategic transmission planning matters.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential functions will be assigned at a scope, level of complexity, and degree of independence commensurate with the classification at which the position is filled. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General (applies to all levels)

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
• Following all safety policies and procedures;
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Engineer I

• Assist with the development and maintenance of data, models, and supporting documentation used in long-range transmission planning.
• Assist with development and maintenance of power flow base cases under the guidance
  -of more experienced engineers.
• Perform defined portions of routine contingency, power flow, voltage, and related transmission planning analyses using established procedures.
• Review study inputs and results for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, and communicate identified discrepancies.
• Support the modeling and preliminary evaluation of transmission system alternatives intended to address identified reliability or capacity issues.
• Develop proficiency in the use of power flow, transient stability, voltage stability, and other related transmission planning applications.
• Develop knowledge of applicable NERC Standards, WECC System Performance Criteria, and Grant PUD transmission planning guidelines, and apply them under guidance.
• Assist with feasibility, system impact, load service, generation interconnection, and other transmission planning studies.
• Prepare technical calculations, study documentation, exhibits, and summaries for review by more experienced engineers.
• Participate in internal and external transmission planning meetings as assigned.
• Develop working knowledge of Grant PUD's electric transmission system configuration, electrical characteristics, and interaction with the interconnected transmission network.

Engineer II

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of long-range transmission plans in accordance with NERC Planning Standards, WECC System Performance Criteria, and Grant PUD guidelines.
• Develop and maintain power flow base cases and supporting study data using established processes and procedures.
• Perform routine contingency, power flow, voltage, and related transmission planning analyses with general supervision.
• Evaluate routine study results and model alternative…