Senior Electric Transmission Planning Engineer

1 week ago


Tampa, Florida, United States MRINetwork Jobs Full time
Job Overview

The role involves conducting Transmission Planning and Power System Analyses, including steady-state load flow contingency assessments, short circuit evaluations, and dynamic stability investigations to facilitate both immediate and long-term transmission development strategies. This position ensures adherence to all relevant Federal, State, and Cooperative regulations, guidelines, and standards. The engineer will contribute to the planning framework, perform economic evaluations of new demands, determine optimal integration methods for new resources or substations, and identify necessary system enhancements or modifications to accommodate future load increases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts power system steady-state load flow contingency assessments, short circuit evaluations, dynamic stability investigations, and single point of failure assessments of the interconnected transmission network.
  • Models Cooperative and Member facilities within the FRCC Databank.
  • Engages in and coordinates Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility studies, collaborating both internally and with Member personnel.
  • Prepares annual filings for FERC-715 and FRCC Form 13, and updates the FRCC Transmission Map accordingly.
  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in NERC Reliability Standards related to Transmission Planning.
  • Prepares input data for computerized solutions addressing engineering challenges.
  • Supports technical analyses, planning studies, and operational evaluations.
  • Actively participates in the FRCC Transmission technical subcommittee.
  • Develops automation scripts for use in studies, data sorting, and result analysis.
  • Creates databases for Transmission Planning data and information.
  • Performs additional duties as required for the position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required; an advanced degree (MSEE or MBA) and a Professional Engineer's License (PE) are preferred.
  • 3-10+ years of experience in the electric utility sector with substantial expertise in transmission planning, including Loadflow, Steady State, Short Circuit, Dynamic Simulations, generator interconnections, and other power system analyses.
  • Proficient in simulation modeling of Bulk Electric Systems using tools such as PSS/E, MUST, and PowerGEM.
  • Knowledge of NERC Operational and Planning Standards.
  • Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, Python, VBA, Access, etc.
  • Familiarity with NERC Operations and Planning Standards and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Overview:

With over 70 years of establishment, our client is recognized as one of the largest Generation and Transmission (G&T) entities in the nation, delivering vital wholesale electric services to nine Member distribution electric cooperatives that serve 1.8 million customers across 42 counties in Florida.

Keywords:

electric transmission strategy, BSEE, MSEE, system planning, power flow, engineering studies, load flow, NERC, SERC, transient stability, FERC, simulation modeling, PSS/E, MUST, PowerGem, TARA, Siemens, TPL, VAR, MOD, FAC, PRC, CIP, Reliability Standards.


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