Transmission Planning – Regional Planning Engineer

3 weeks ago

Atlanta, United States Southern Company Full time

Position Details

We currently have three engineer positions available in the TP-Regional Planning and Support team.

The Regional Planning team  is responsible for evaluating and improving the transmission interfaces with neighboring utilities (e.g., Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina) and as such, is highly engaged in providing leadership and influence through a variety of industry committees. It is also responsible for performing OATT delivery service studies for third-party customer requests. In this role, you will gain a broad understanding of the power system including transmission system topology, generation dispatch, regional processes, transmission policy and will work with an energetic and high-performing team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry standard software (e.g. PSSE, TARA).

  • Develop and coordinate reliable, innovative, and cost-effective transmission solutions.

  • Lead and participate on solution teams and other initiatives to determine transmission project feasibility, scope, and timing.

  • Develop engineering reports, guidelines, or other technical documents.

  • Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers at various management levels related to system constraints and required improvement projects.

  • Coordinate with multiple groups and internal customers within Southern Company and the Operating Companies.

  • Coordinate studies with neighboring transmission systems.

  • Provide technical expertise and leadership in industry committees and initiatives.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Electrical is preferred.

  • Master's degree in engineering or business is desirable.

Work Experience

  • Experience in electric utility transmission (e.g. Transmission Planning, Transmission Operations, Transmission Design) is preferred.

  • Experience in electrical power system modeling and analysis is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Prior exposure to PSS/E and computer modeling of electrical power systems is preferred, but not required

  • Strong time management and organizational skills required to balance multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively present complex topics

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and databases

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