Transmission Planning Specialist

22 hours ago


Denver, Colorado, United States POWER Engineers Full time
Job Title: Transmission Planning and Studies Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Transmission Planning and Studies Engineer to join our team at POWER Engineers. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading network studies for utilities and ISOs, and collaborating with other engineers to prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead network studies for utilities and ISOs
  • Collaborate with other engineers to prepare computer-based models
  • Perform power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems
  • Develop 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
  • Participate in the proposal writing process and develop new opportunities for POWER
  • Self-manage time and have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Requirements:
  • BSEE degree
  • Five (5) + years of experience in transmission planning system studies
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • 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
Desired Qualifications:
  • MSEE or PhD degree
  • 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
About POWER Engineers:

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. We offer competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package, including medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, vacation/paid sick leave, voluntary life insurance, 401K, telehealth benefit, maternity and paternity leave, new dads and moms benefit program, fertility benefits, and gender-affirming care.

Base Salary Range: $100k - $150k



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