Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Mid Level

Transmission Planning Engineer - Mid Level

Power Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Mid-level Transmission Planning Engineers. This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located). The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Roles And Responsibilities 

This role requires significant experience in network studies for utilities and ISOs with the ability to lead others in this work as well. This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. Work includes feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and other related studies.

The level of this engineer requires an individual who has experience participating in the proposal writing process as well as enjoys customer contact to help in developing new opportunities for POWER. This person must be able to self-manage their time and have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills including the capability to explain complex technical issues at a variety of levels to decision-makers and project teams.

Required Education/Experience

• Requires a BSEE
• Five (5) + years of experience in transmission planning system studies
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including writing proposals, reports, and additional technical communication as needed
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with PSS/E
• Experience with leading projects and mentoring others
• Familiarity with ERCOT, its interconnection processes, and its system impact study requirements
• Willing to travel (up to 10% at times)
• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• MSEE or PhD
• Five (5) + years experience with PSS/E
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in transmission planning studies
• Familiarity with additional RTOs regarding interconnection process and system impact studies
• PE registration (or equivalent)
• Additional desirable software: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World and others as applicable
• Coding experience and automation development
  
  

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since We’re Employee-owned, We Get To Make POWER a Great Place To Work. That Includes Providing Competitive Compensation, Professional Development, And a Full Benefit Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender-affirming care
  
  

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.