Transmission Planning Engineer Roles

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
• Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NPCC, ISO’s, etc.).
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
• Participate in transmission and substation site inspections; attend industry workshops, training, and user group meetings as needs arise.
• Education & Experience Required :
• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.).
• 5-10yrs (industry related).
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