Transmission Planning Engineer, E-II thru E-IV

TWO OPEN POSITIONS

Provides technical expertise and analytical support for the transmission planning activities of the Corporation by performing transmission planning studies and evaluating electrical alternatives to support transmission system reliability. Supports Corporate regulatory compliance for transmission planning and related functions.

This role is responsible for:

• The performance of power system modeling and analysis in assigned areas using industry-standard software.
• The development and coordination of transmission solutions that promote system reliability and resiliency.
• The development of technical reports, capital project scopes, justifications, and other procedural documentation.
• Participation in industry committees and transmission planning collaboratives with other electric entities as assigned.

Individuals in this role will experience a comprehensive exposure to and gain a broad understanding of electric power system analysis, transmission system modeling, generation impacts, interregional power flows, and industry coordination practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering with some electrical background will also be considered.

Experience:
E-II: Eighteen (18) months with an electric utility or related field
E-III: Three (3) years in Power Systems with at least two (2) years in Transmission Planning

E-IV: Six Years (four years with P.E. License) in Power Systems with at least three years in Transmission Planning

Equivalent Experience:
E-II: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with two and a half (2.5) years of experience in the electric utility industry in an engineering role; or
B.S. Degree in a related engineering field with a Professional Engineer license (Electrical Discipline) and one (1) year of experience in the electric utility industry in an engineering role
E-III: E-II qualifications plus two (2) additional years of experience in listed areas; or
Eleven (11) years with an emphasis in Power Systems with at least three (3) years in Transmission Planning

E-IV: E-III qualifications plus three additional years of experience in listed areas; or fourteen years of emphasis in Power Systems with at least five years in Transmission Planning.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: EIT, P.E., & PMP are applicable but not required

Essential Skillsets Include:
1. Computer Skills (MS Office, Power Flow Analysis Software)
2. Computer Programming (creating/debugging code, application development, etc.)
3. Financial & Economic Analysis Capabilities
4. Good interpersonal & analytical skills, and effective oral & written communication skills
5. Ability to manage multiple projects and/or study efforts simultaneously
6. Critical thinking and problem-solving

Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.