Transmission Planning Engineer

4 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States POWER Engineers Full time
Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer

POWER Engineers is seeking a skilled Transmission Planning Engineer to join our team. This role requires significant experience in network studies for utilities and ISOs, with the ability to lead others in this work.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in 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.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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

The selected candidate will also participate in the proposal writing process and enjoy customer contact to help develop new opportunities for POWER.

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 include:

  • MSEE or PhD degree
  • Five (5) + years experience with PSS/E
  • Seven to ten 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 skills include:

  • PSLF
  • TARA
  • PSCAD
  • Aspen Oneliner
  • ETAP
  • Power World

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 covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender-affirming care

Base Salary Range: $100k - $150k



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