Mid-Level Transmission Planning Engineer
Mid-Level Transmission Planning Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mid-Level Transmission Planning Engineer to support transmission system planning, reliability assessments, and generator interconnection studies. This role will focus on evaluating system performance, identifying transmission constraints, and developing solutions to support reliability, load growth, and renewable energy integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform transmission planning studies including power flow, contingency, short-circuit, and stability analysis.
- Support generator and large-load interconnection studies.
- Develop and maintain power system models using tools such as PSS®E, TARA, PowerWorld, or PSLF.
- Evaluate thermal, voltage, and reliability constraints and recommend mitigation solutions.
- Support NERC compliance and reliability-driven planning initiatives.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate study results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with operations, generation, protection, and planning teams on system improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 3-8 years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection studies, or power system analysis.
- Experience with industry-standard modeling tools such as PSS®E, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, or ASPEN.
- Understanding of power flow, contingency, short-circuit, and stability analysis.
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and utility planning practices.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
- EIT or PE license.
- Experience supporting ISO/RTO markets such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, NYISO, or ISO-NE.
- Experience with renewable energy, battery storage, or inverter-based resource interconnections.
- Python, MATLAB, or other automation/programming experience.
Ideal Candidate
- Utility, consulting, developer, or ISO/RTO experience.
- Comfortable performing studies independently while working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Interested in growing into senior technical and project leadership responsibilities.
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