Engineer - Transmission Planning
Core
Provides specialized technical expertise in power system studies by modeling, analyzing, and planning transmission lines and substation facilities.
Role type
Transmission Planning Engineer
Builds
Transmission system models, reliability assessments, and planning designs for the electrical power grid.
Domain
Electrical Power / Energy Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power system studies (power flow, stability, short circuit), Transmission planning, Regulatory compliance (NERC, NPCC), Engineering documentation, Site inspection, Storm restoration support
Preferred skills
Subject matter expert mentorship, Innovation in planning tools, Stakeholder presentation
Technologies
PSS/E, TARA, EnFuzion, ASPEN, PSCAD, Python
Responsibilities
Perform steady state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, and electromagnetic transient studies; Develop and apply planning criteria and standards; Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities; Document and communicate study results and recommendations; Participate in site inspections and storm restoration; Mentor team members.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC