Planning Engineer Sr
Core
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system, implementing system modeling and performing stability studies.
Role type
Senior IC power system planning engineer
Builds
Transmission planning studies, market forecasting processes, and power system simulation models
Domain
Electric utility industry / Power system analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
steady-state analysis, dynamic stability analysis, electromagnetic transient analysis, power system simulation modeling, technical reporting, sensitivity analysis, stakeholder communication, mentorship, project coordination, software automation
Preferred skills
dynamic model quality testing, large-scale dynamic stability analysis, EMT simulation, power system dynamic model updating, large load dynamic behavior analysis, Python programming, sub-synchronous oscillation mitigation, NERC reliability standards familiarity
Technologies
PSSE, VSAT, TSAT, PowerWorld, PSCAD, Python
Responsibilities
Design and perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and electromagnetic transient analyses; run scenarios and analyze study accuracy; structure planning studies and sensitivity analyses; develop improvements to transmission planning and market forecasting processes; prepare study reports and procedures for management and regulatory entities; review stakeholder reports for technical accuracy; assist market participants in updating power system dynamic models; lead multifunctional teams to perform studies; act as a technical Subject Matter Expert and mentor to less experienced staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship and leadership responsibilities