Transmission Planning Engineer - Nursery, TX / Salary Grade 15
Core
Develops, maintains, and analyzes load-flow models of the transmission system; performs system studies and planning in coordination with ERCOT groups and neighbor TSPs.
Role type
Transmission Planning Engineer
Builds
Transmission system planning studies and load-flow models
Domain
Utility engineering / Power grid
Required skills
Load-flow modeling, System studies, Cost-benefit analysis, Generation interconnection studies, ERCOT protocol compliance, Report writing, Data gathering, Modeling software proficiency
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 5+ years utility engineering experience
Technologies
MS Office, MS Dynamics, Steady state and dynamic system modeling software
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains load-flow models of the transmission system; Performs system changes and load-flow analyses; Evaluates sub-synchronous assessments for generation interconnections; Supports testimony at the PUC regarding transmission lines; Performs cost-benefit analyses of transmission improvements; Participates in ERCOT groups and regional planning processes; Develops reports in compliance with FERC, NERC, and ERCOT.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
