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Testa Search Partners20 months ago

Project Engineer - Transmission Planning (remote)

Remote · United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Small

Job Summary

Project Engineer in Transmission Planning (remote). Develop, verify and/or adjust planning power system models (power-flow, short-circuit and dynamic) and operating network models for transmission topology, characteristics, and interconnection studies. Utilize vendor- and client-supplied information to build planning models; perform transmission system studies using tools like PSS/E and PSLF to assess performance and compliance with NERC transmission planning standards, including generator interconnection and deliverability studies. Evaluate compliance with NERC/regional standards; complete planning tasks for interconnection of transmission, load, and generation facilities; engage in asset registration and facilities performance reviews; provide representation at RTO/ISO technical stakeholder workgroups; serve as SME for Transmission Planning and NERC reliability standards; coordinate subtasks for projects and develop client communication. Deliver complete and accurate project deliverables to a supervisor; support other departments with planning, design or operation expertise for RFP evaluation, IRP, rate and transmission filings at State Commissions and FERC.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering
  • 3-4+ years of relevant transmission planning and/or generation/transmission modeling experience
  • Experience with power system modeling software tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSS/MUST, TARA, PSCAD
  • Transmission planning experience on bulk power systems
  • Familiarity with design, planning or operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities
  • Familiarity with RTO or non-RTO interconnection and planning requirements
  • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards requirements associated with planning, rating, and modeling of transmission and generation facilities
  • Ability to perform and interpret results of steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies and/or transient stability studies
  • Domestic travel of up to 10%
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