Transmission Market Operations Engineer - T&D Renewables Infrastructure

A Transmission & Distribution Company with wide scale electrical utility infrastructure operations across Texas is going through a transformational growth phase that includes the addition of a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer.

This role will drive design, construction, and analysis of the organizations' transmission and electrical power systems with a key focus on power flow modeling and system performance. It will lead high voltage transmission interconnection projects involving generating plants, substations, and/or transmissions installation.

The company has been around for over 70 years and offers a working environment that provides stability and career growth opportunities. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms.

The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, bi-annual bonus, annual merit raises, health benefits, and a 401k match program in the double digits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform power-flow, short-circuit, and stability studies of the transmission systems.
• Perform studies required to ensure compliance with NERC, ERCOT, and PUCT Reliability Standards and Transmission Planning Criteria.
• Utilize accepted analytical tools such as PSS/E to perform power-flow analysis of transmission system.
• Complete calculations in development and maintenance of Transmission Equipment.
• Work with design and engineering groups/consultants on required small/large Transmission Planning projects.
• Lead project development initiatives including the facilitation of transmission analytics for active projects.
• Develop, review, and maintain the company's Transmission Planning Assessment for review with the Exec Leadership Team.

General Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Power flow modeling experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, or ASPEN.
• Well versed in real-time transmission operations and/or transmission market operations engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PUCT CCN and ERCOT Regional Planning Group processes.
• Understanding of electricity market policy and rules with respect to interconnection and transmission planning.
• Experience working with ISOs (independent system operator) and/or RTOs (regional transmission organization).
• Power systems background including a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards.
• An understanding of the planning processes within utilities and RTOs/ISOs.
• Previous experience working as a Transmission Planning Operations Engineer, Operations Engineer, Transmission Market Engineer, Transmission Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Power Systems Engineer.