Transmission Planning Engineer with Power Engineers in Texas (preferably)
Salary Range : $100K - $150K + Benefits
Location : Remote but prefer someone in Texas
Industry : Energy - Utilities
Power Engineers is a Large multinational engineering firm for the power industry.
Transmission Planning Engineer - Mid Level
Candidate Details
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
We are seeking a Mid-level Transmission Planning Engineer for multiple office locations with remote work options available.
Candidates can indicate their preferred location in the application. Must work within USA, preferably Texas
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Lead network studies for utilities and ISOs.
- Interface with engineers to prepare computer-based models.
- Conduct various power system studies : feasibility, system impact, reactive compensation, stability, planning, short circuit, load flow, interconnection, and power factor correction.
- Engage in proposal writing and customer interactions to develop new opportunities.
Required Education / Experience :
- BSEE degree.
- 5+ years in transmission planning system studies.
- Must be able to lead system impact studies.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 3+ years with PSS / E.
- Project leadership and mentoring experience.
- Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection processes.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Desired Education / Experience :
- MSEE or PhD.
- 5+ years with PSS / E.
- 7-10 years in transmission planning studies.
- PE registration or equivalent.
- Experience with additional software : PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World.
- Coding and automation skills.
Skills and Certifications note : certification is required PSS / E
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $150,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - No
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience with system impact studies from another consulting company.