Transmission Planning Engineer

A large electric utility is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support the analysis, planning, and long-term reliability of its electric transmission system.

This position will perform power system studies, evaluate system performance, identify reliability and capacity concerns, and develop solutions for future transmission improvements.
The role may be filled at multiple experience levels, from early-career through Principal Engineer, depending on qualifications.

• Perform transmission planning studies including power flow, contingency, voltage, and transient stability analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and validate transmission system models and power flow base cases.
• Evaluate system performance and identify reliability, capacity, and operational limitations.
• Model and compare alternatives to address identified transmission system needs.
• Support long-range transmission planning and development of future capital projects.
• Perform feasibility, system impact, load service, and generation interconnection studies.
• Apply applicable NERC reliability standards and regional planning criteria.
• Prepare technical reports, study results, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate technical information with internal teams, consultants, interconnected utilities, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in regional transmission planning activities and industry working groups.
• At senior levels, lead complex planning studies, oversee consultants, review technical work, and mentor less-experienced engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering;
  Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis is preferred.
• Experience with transmission planning, power system analysis, utility operations, or related power engineering work.
• Experience with power flow and stability analysis software;
  Power World experience is preferred
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• Understanding of transmission system modeling, contingency analysis, voltage analysis, and transient stability.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and electric utility planning practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.

• Engineer I: Entry level; prior professional engineering experience not required.
• Engineer II: 1+ year of power engineering experience.
• Engineer III: 3–5+ years of power engineering experience, including transmission planning experience.
• Engineer IV: 6+ years of power engineering experience, including significant transmission planning experience.
• Engineer V: 10+ years of power engineering experience, including 5+ years in transmission planning.
• Principal Engineer: 10+ years of progressively responsible transmission planning experience with demonstrated technical leadership.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license for senior-level candidates.
• Electric utility experience.
• Experience with generation and load interconnections, reliability compliance, and long-range transmission planning.
• Experience leading complex studies and providing technical guidance to other engineers.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transmission planning initiatives that directly impact system reliability, future infrastructure investment, and the continued development of the electric grid. Senior-level engineers will have opportunities to lead major studies, influence long-term planning strategy, and mentor other engineering professionals.